"A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory." What are we to understand by the bruised reed and smoldering wick in Matthew 12:20? This language is no doubt figurative. What is it that these two expressions mean? The simplest explanation seems to … Continue reading Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks
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Confessing Our Sin to the One who Restores Bruised Reeds (Matthew 12:20)
Father in heaven, we are those who have been bruised and broken by sin and the fall. We confess that we have bruised others by our harsh and critical words, our anger tempers, our betrayal, and our failed attempts at loving others well. The devil bruises us with his lies. We also bruise ourselves and … Continue reading Confessing Our Sin to the One who Restores Bruised Reeds (Matthew 12:20)
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