Jesus brings Justice

Matthew 12:15-21 quotes Is. 42:1-4. It's the longest Old Testament quote in Matthew. The first thing it says God's servant would do is justice. Jesus is the Maker and dispenser of this rare commodity. It is short supply in the world of men but abundant in God's economy. For those whose experience has lacked justice there is reason for joy. Jesus defends the fatherless, the widow and the downtrodden. And at the cross Jesus accomplished ultimate justice for captives starving for simple justice.