The Pharisees went out
and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. When Jesus realized this,
he withdrew from that place. Many people followed him, and he cured them all,
but he warned them not to make him known. This was to fulfil what had been
spoken through Isaiah the prophet: Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my
beloved in whom I delight; I shall place my Spirit upon him, and he will
proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will not contend or cry out, nor will
anyone hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, a
smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory. And in
his name the Gentiles will hope.
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Reflection:
Do you make ways to avoid
a troublesome situation whenever it presents itself to you?
The Pharisees were planning to put Jesus to death yet Jesus knew about
this evil plan of action of his persecutors. In the midst of threats and
pressure on His life Jesus chose to avoid them. He could have confronted them
because He also had His own followers at that time.
But he calmly walked away from trouble He instead chose to serve His
people by healing them. What do you do when you are faced with the same situation?
Do you mindlessly confront or you to think of ways to avoid it so that you
could serve a higher purpose?
For example, somebody is challenging you to a fight would you meet that
mindless challenge or you will decline? The wisdom filled action is to decline
the mindless challenge. You do this because you have a higher purpose in life and
you simply choose not to stoop to his/her level.
Jesus chose to take the higher road by not meeting those who were
running after Him and this is always the right action to do. Let us therefore
emulate the example of Jesus. He is never arrogant, never violent and He always
takes the high and educated road. – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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