Isaiah 53:7 "He did not open His mouth"

Isaiah 53:7 "He did not open His mouth"
What love it requires when we are misunderstood, and yet by His grace, are able to handle it in a way pleasing to the Lord...or when we are judged unkindly and yet receive it in holy sweetness. Nothing seems to test our character more than having something evil said about us. This kind of grinding test is so difficult. We want to clear ourselves. We want to be understood. We want people to know the truth. We would love an apology. If we could see the blessings that lie hidden in our trials, we..like David..would say when Shimei cursed him.."Let him curse..it may be that the Lord will repay me with good for the cursing I am receiving today."
Some people are actually turned away from the greatness of their life's calling by pursuing instead their own grievances and enemies. They ultimately turn their lives into a whirlwind of warfare. It reminds me of trying to deal with a hornet's nest. You may be able to disperse the hornets, but more than likely you will be terribly stung in the process..and receive nothing for your pain.
God has given us the Spirit of Christ Who, "...when they hurled insults at Him..did not retaliate. Instead, He entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly"..I Peter2:23.. "Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose Heart" Hebrews 12:3
A.B. Simpson