Evening: Psalm 37:19-42; Matthew 12:15-21
A crocodile can crush its prey between its powerful jaws and teeth. It can also carry one of its own fragile eggs between those same fearsome teeth and not break it. Jesus exhibits great strength in confronting those who misuse power. He also shows supreme gentleness in dealing with fragile souls, those whose spirits have been crushed or bruised by life. Jesus combines strength with gentleness in pursuing justice. Theodore Roosevelt said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” But Jesus proves that strength does not mean violence any more than gentleness means weakness.
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