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Christmas: Love RevealedTo Bring Justice: Isaiah 42:1-9December 27, 2015Please turn to Isaiah 42 (Michael will be working from the NKJV)Michael\u2019s Personal Goal: For my desire for justice to take a Christ-centered shapeHe has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of youBut to do justly , to love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 NKJVJustice Defined (Isaiah 42:1-9)1: Doing justice is GENTLE (vv. 1-3).\u201cA gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.\u201d Proverbs 15:1 NIVApp: To be gentle as we attempt to right wrongs. 2: Doing justice is GLOBAL (v. 4).App: Ask God to expand your boundaries: give you a heart for all people 3: Doing justice must be GROUNDED IN GOD (v. 5, 9)App: Rest in the fact that God will give what you need4: Doing justice is GATHERING TOGETHER (vv. 6-7)App: We must learn to function as God people5: Doing justice is GOD\u2019S GLORY (v. 8)1.Where do you see injustice in your life, community, or world?2.Is there any idol in your life that keeps you from being an agent of justice?3.What do you think about justice being gentle?4.Where are you waiting for God to bring justice in your own life?What is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?