From a world’s point of view, one would think Jesus would have lost His temper as He saw the injustice, suffering and pain experienced by His creation. One record of Him losing it was with religious people who thought they were clean and holy. C.S. Lewis said that no one has met a mere mortal. Each person is a soul with a destiny and a longing in their heart for meaning and purpose. Only Jesus can make our mess into a message that honors Him. He is gentle and approachable, a theme I need to repeat to myself all of the time.
“Meek. Humble. Gentle. Jesus is not trigger-happy. Not harsh, reactionary, easily exasperated. He is the most understanding person in the universe. The posture most natural to him is not a pointed finger but open arms.” - Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
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