Isaiah 42:3
Isaiah 42:3
A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
In this verse, we are reminded that God is compassionate and merciful and that He acts in a just and righteous manner. We can use this verse as an example of how to emulate God's servant leadership in our own lives by putting others first and acting justly and mercifully towards them. It can also serve as a reminder that God is always present and active in the world, striving for justice and righteousness. This verse utilizes the image of a "bruised reed" to remind us of those who have been hurt and broken by life's difficulties, whose faith is wavering, or whose commitment to God has weakened. Nevertheless, this verse provides us with hope because it assures us that when we surrender our broken hearts to God, He will use them for His greater glory and praise. We must remember that God sent His Son to save the world, not to condemn it. When we offer our broken lives to God, He can use them as valuable instruments for His glory. We may encounter injustice in this world as the enemy seeks to undermine our testimony, discourage us, and weaken our faith, but Jesus has promised to never leave us and to be with us through it all.
Psalms 36:5
Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
Psalms 51:1
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
Psalms 103:17
The mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children.
Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.