"Jesus chose the path of suffering and death so that they---and we---could be free forever from the punishment due to us because of the evil in our hearts. He took our place on the cross. If we are able to 'get' this truth, then suffering and death are no threat to us, whether at the hands of a Roman soldier, or in the hand of a just God. We don't need to fear death because of what Jesus did.
No matter what we are going through, no matter how tough or terrorizing, one thing is sure: Jesus understands. He has endured far worse, for our sake. When we are tempted to look up out of the dark holes we find ourselves in, to search the heavens and call out to God---we may wonder, "Where is God and why won't he rescue me?" Consider for a moment that Jesus doesn't gaze down at you from some great throne in Heaven. No. He is beneath you, waiting for you to let go and fall back into his arms. Jesus has experienced the limit of suffering and he is able to meet you where you are."
No matter what we are going through, no matter how tough or terrorizing, one thing is sure: Jesus understands. He has endured far worse, for our sake. When we are tempted to look up out of the dark holes we find ourselves in, to search the heavens and call out to God---we may wonder, "Where is God and why won't he rescue me?" Consider for a moment that Jesus doesn't gaze down at you from some great throne in Heaven. No. He is beneath you, waiting for you to let go and fall back into his arms. Jesus has experienced the limit of suffering and he is able to meet you where you are."
from Isaiah 52...
Many were amazed when they saw him beaten and bloodied, so disfigured one would scarcely know he was a person.
From prison and trial they led him away to his death. But who among the people realized that he was dying for their sins that he was suffering their punishment?
and from Mark 14...
He went on a little farther and fell face down on the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting him might pass him by.
Again he returned and found them sleeping, for they just couldn't keep their eyes open. And they didn't know what to say.
Pray for.....
all who have not received the Gospel of Christ;
for those who have never heard the word of salvation
for those who have lost their faith
for those hardened by sin or indifference
for the contemptuous and the scornful
for those who are enemies of the cross of Christ and persecutors of his disciples
for those who in the name of Christ have persecuted others
That God will open their hearts to the truth, and lead them to faith and obedience.
for those who have never heard the word of salvation
for those who have lost their faith
for those hardened by sin or indifference
for the contemptuous and the scornful
for those who are enemies of the cross of Christ and persecutors of his disciples
for those who in the name of Christ have persecuted others
That God will open their hearts to the truth, and lead them to faith and obedience.
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