Matthew 12:15-21

Matthew 12:15-21
English Standard Version (ESV)

  Some people may have the misconception that Jesus was plan B -- when the Old Testament didn't work out, God sent Jesus to finally straighten the people out. 
  What Jesus spends a lot of his time teaching is that he has always been plan A -- God has always intended to send his Son to die on the cross and cancel out the debt humanity owed.  The Old Testament prophets pointed forwards to Jesus, telling anyone who would listen that a Savior was coming, Christ the Lord.  He would come and proclaim justice, lifting up those who are downtrodden and reminding all of the greater power of God.
  So God has planned to send Jesus, and God has plans to rescue you as well.  In the midst of the dark nights of our lives and the struggles we go through, it's easy to think that God has forgotten about us.  He hasn't.  He never will -- God loves you and is with you through it all, always planning to save you from the storm and point you towards new life in Him.