Luke 4:18 (NIV)
He has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
At the beginning of his ministry Jesus quotes from Isaiah to describe his ministry. The poor no longer need to despair about their condition because Jesus brings the good news that they will be greatly blessed (Matt. 5:3). Those who are oppressed or imprisoned by their circumstances will now be free. Those who are blind will now see. Thus, Jesus will reverse the effects of the Fall and restore everything to the goodness and harmony of God. This is the coming of the kingdom of God and Jesus inaugurated it when he came and will complete after he returns. All will be made right.
If we would only do what we are instructed to do!!
So true! At least we can make progress, which pleases Him. Thanks for your comment.