You will find in both Mathew and Isaiah depict a servant leader who would have the power to heal, but who would choose not to exercise his power to gain public recognition. Jesus quietly yet steadily proclaimed the arrival of the kingdom of God. In Matthew 12:16 Jesus asked those whom he cured not to tell others who he was. This is evidence of his humility and desire not to draw attention to himself. The Messiah came to minister to the weak. The Gospels record many instances of Jesus reaching out to those in low social standing who were at the mercy of those with power and wealth. Jesus ministry to the sick and the weak and his demonstration of humility despite his great power fulfilled the prophecy in Isaiah 42. Matthew recognized this fulfillment and recorded Christs deeds for us to appraise today.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:36:59 +0000