Congregational Pulpit Matthew 12:20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment to victory. Consider this narrative: — I. As AN EXHIBITION OF THE PERSONAL CHARACTER AND DISPOSITION OF JESUS. 1. He did not abandon His work in disgust. 2. He did not flag in it, but still healed all that came to Him. 3. He did not rail at His enemies, defy or denounce them to the people. 4. He quietly retired before the storm. 5. He avoided giving further offence. II. VIEW IT IN RELATION TO HIS WORK AND KINGDOM (Isaiah 42:1). III. SEE THE DISPOSITION OF JESUS TOWARDS US INDIVIDUALLY. 1. Are we persecutors, He lets His meekness conquer hostility. 2. Are we weak in faith, He helps to victory. 3. Are we in affliction, He acts a kind part.Learn: 1. To love and trust Him. 2. To imitate His spirit and conduct in times of persecution. (Congregational Pulpit.) Parallel Verses KJV: A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.WEB: He won't break a bruised reed. He won't quench a smoking flax, until he leads justice to victory. |
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