Many of us are reminded this
week of the pain and suffering of our Lord Jesus. Surely He bore the pain of
all of mankind’s many sins upon His back.
He – the Son of God – knew His purpose in life. To save the world. Such an
important task. Surely He was able to
understand the value of His sufferings, no matter how great. God in the flesh,
right? He, better than anyone, would know and understand about perseverance and
keeping your eye on the goal; the end result; the big picture.
But He was also called the Son of Man. Which means He felt like us. Hurt like us. Knew
temptation and pain… sometimes, seemingly unending pain – just like us. Not
having a house to call home. No spouse and kids to greet Him every night. He
knows about family not believing in you. Friends deserting you. Knows firsthand
about being in jail. Teased, spit on, beat up. The burden of carrying a heavy
cross. Hours of physical pain. Even when the pain is for a good cause, it
hurts, hurts, hurts.
Our human side can relate to
that Jesus. And the Son of Man can relate to your suffering as well. Whatever
it is, He probably had a taste of it.
As the Son of God, He was able to put one foot in front of the other.
Realize too, that you are a son or daughter
of God. Empowered with the same ability – to put one foot in front of the
other. His pain wasn’t removed. Maybe your painful situation won’t be immediately
removed either. But all who believe in Him have this Father-God given, divine power
for today - and will receive a glory like no other: eternal life in the
fullness of His presence. Just like Jesus. Suffered. Died. Risen!
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