BLESSINGS OF THE CROSS - DAY 9
He learned obedience by the things which He suffered.
HEBREWS 5 : 8
The main reason Jesus died on the cross was
to save us from our sins. But the New Testament also
stresses the importance of His suffering as an example
for us.
The Greek word for example comes from ancient
school life, and refers to something written down by the
teacher, so it could be followed and copied exactly by a
child learning to write. Christ is our copybook. We look
to Him as our teacher, and by His suffering He gave us
an example to follow, so we can learn how suffering is to
be borne.
How did He bear it? By not giving in to despair or
doubt. By looking beyond it and seeing the glory that
was to come. By knowing the Father was with Him and
would use His suffering for good. The same can be true
for us.
The author of Hebrews writes, “Consider him who
endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you
will not grow weary and lose heart” (Heb. 12:3, NIV).
Yes, consider Him.
B I L L Y G R A H A M
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