5 APR 23 Wednesday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people, then you won’t become weary and give up.” Hebrews 12:2b-3
As we move through each day of Holy Week, we are exposed to the plan and the pain of Christ that brings us salvation. We often complain about the common pains and suffering that come to mankind and kick against God. We wonder why God would allow my loved one to suffer or die before we are ready for them to go.
People get upset with those that share the gospel and say, ‘God has a wonderful plan for your life’. Rightly so, since God never promises health, wealth, and prosperity in this life. Pain and suffering have their purpose in this life and Jesus promises you will have it if you follow him. It was in God’s plan from the world’s foundation to send Jesus to suffer and die so that some of the people would receive salvation.
Jesus told the disciples over and over again throughout his ministry that soon he would head to the cross and be executed. His death would satisfy the penalty of our sins and give us “the” way to life. Whoever God sends to the Son will have life and be raised on the last day. Our suffering and death will be used to bring God glory, to develop us, and to change others around us. When we do suffer, look at what Jesus went through for us. The writer of Hebrews says that this will help us to endure.
Do you know there is a purpose in suffering and death?
Reading Plan: Psalm 70; Isa. 50:4-9a; Heb. 12:1-3; John 13:21-32
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