Isaiah 53:7 (RSV) —
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,
yet he opened not his mouth;
like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,
and like a sheep that before its shearers is dumb,
so he opened not his mouth.
NOTE: Jesus
committed no crime. His motives were entirely pure. He was not selfish. He did
not think of himself higher than others. He loved people. Of all people to be
oppress or afflicted, he was not guilty of anything except working to free
mankind from the slavery of sin. He died an innocent man and also a guilty man,
because he carried the sin of every person who ever lived. In contrast, my
hackles are raised by those who speak against me. What's worse is that
sometimes they are right. I am a sinner. My motives are not pure. I do think of
myself more than I ought. I do not love all people. If Jesus could take the
abuse, I should as well.
PRAYER: Lord, help
me to keep my mouth shut. If people misinterpret my actions, so be it. I do not
need for people to know my accomplishments or my background. What people need
to know is that I have a faith in Jesus. That is what should define me to others.
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