Gospel: Matthew 12:14-21
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:
What do we do when there is a threat to our safety?
When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were planning to kill Him. He
simply withdrew from the place to avoid them. Why did Jesus withdraw? Because
it was not yet time for Him to face His accusers and it was never in the nature
of Jesus to be violent. Jesus is a man of peace, love and compassion. Never is
He a hothead or a troublemaker.
If we avoid trouble we may be accused of being a coward but the truth is,
it’s not cowardice to avoid trouble. A person who avoids trouble is a prudent
person a person filled with wisdom, discernment and wise judgment.
What would we get if we confront a troublesome person or we confront
trouble with trouble? Nothing except another troublesome situation! There are
many ways to solve a troublesome person/situation. And surely confronting it head
on is not the way.
This action of Jesus of avoiding those who are running after Him
simply tells us that prudence is the better part of valor. What does this mean?
This means that it’s better to be careful or better to be safe than take risk.
War is not always won through brute force war is won through wisdom filled
decisions and strategies.
What do we do when we are faced with a troublesome person? – Marino J.
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