Evening: Psalm 138, 139:1-17; Matthew 3:13-17
Jesus’
whole life and ministry was marked by humility … that he, the anointed
one, should ask John to baptize him is a case in point. It is hard to
understand how what Jesus stands for can so often be twisted by those
who seek power over others to serve their own needs – employing violence
“in God’s name”, or using people’s faith to selfish political ends.
Paul has it right – the way of Jesus’ is about a different kind of power
… firm, courageous and relentless gentleness in the service of the
needs of others. “Let your gentleness be known.”
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