The Pharisees were full of condemnation in this passage over how Jesus chose to heal on the Sabbath. In fact, they conspired how to destroy Him.

Jesus was not deterred. He withdrew from there but continued His ministry of healing.

If you find others wanting to condemn your ministry or expressing a desire to destroy God’s work in you, look to Jesus as an example of resilience.

The Gentiles now have hope because of His character/name. He was not exclusively healing the Jews, instead He brought justice for all.

However quietly, you also must continue to bring your Holy Spirit gift to the world. Do not allow criticism or “mean” insinuations discourage you.

Withdraw into Christ and find comfort and renewed devotion to be united with Him. -Teresa

Matthew 12:15-21 ESV

God’s Chosen Servant

¹⁵ Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all¹⁶ and ordered them not to make him known.¹⁷ This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:

¹⁸ “Behold, my servant whom I have chosen,
    my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased.
I will put my Spirit upon him,
    and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.
¹⁹ He will not quarrel or cry aloud,
    nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets;
²⁰ a bruised reed he will not break,
    and a smoldering wick he will not quench,
until he brings justice to victory;
²¹     and in his name the Gentiles will hope.”Read full chapter