Matthew 12: 14-21 (Saturday, July 21, 2007)

The prophet Isaiah rightly reveals that Jesus Christ is the hope of the gentiles. Salvation is not exclusive to the Jewish people. Through Jesus Christ, even the gentiles can be saved. Jesus presence in the world was to reconcile all men and women to God; not only the Jews but everyone. Most of the early disciples did not understand this teaching by Jesus and they insisted on the gentiles becoming Jews first. Our friend, St. Paul clearly understood this and emphasized the fact that in Jesus all that believe are also the descendants of Abraham. This is because, Jesus Christ is the singular descendant of Abraham. Anyone who has faith in Jesus, will also share in the blessings of Abraham.

It is important for us to look up to Jesus Christ; trust in him and love him. In all our circumstances, let us put them into his hands, for he is our hope, our life and our salvation.