We think suffering is weak and ineffective.
What Jesus' suffering effective? YES!
Did anyone think it was effective while He was being executed? Nope.
Who vindicated Him? God.
When did God vindicate Him? 3 days later.
We squirm if we're not vindicated immediately. This proves to the world we care a lot about ourselves rather than being willing to "take-it" for what we believe. Yikes. Gut check. You following in the footsteps of Jesus or making your own?
Jesus didn't revile. He didn't threaten. He entrusted Himself to God.
"For to [suffering] you have been CALLED because Christ also suffered for you leaving you an example so you might follow in his steps." 1 Peter 3:21-22
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Hope at Home in Heaven?
Posted by Mike Willis on Tuesday, October 06, 2009.