I am Gentle and Lowly

“…a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice.” (Isaiah 42:3)

Jesus is gentle and kind and humble. When he calls us to come to him, he does so kindly and gently, not heaping more guilt upon us, but lifting the burden of guilt off of us.

Yes, when we come to him we will see his holiness contrasted with our sinfulness but he does not intend to break or destroy us but to raise us from the dead! Even his justice is kindness! He does not ignore justice but takes on its harshness so that we may experience the benefits of justice. He faithfully brings justice by taking our punishment and giving us grace!

He is gentle and lowly, not because he doesn’t have the right to stand far off and avoid touching us, but because he loves us and is glorified in showing kindness to us.

He is the God who heals. He is the God who raises the dead and runs to the prodigal son while he is still far away (Luke 15:20-24).

Today, come to Jesus trusting that he is kind and gentle and lowly, and that he will not break or destroy you but will heal and restore you and give you rest.