JESUS-THE PERFECT EXAMPLE!
“…Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps" (1 Peter 2:21)
Beloved, we all traverse the path of trials and suffering at some stage in our lives. We whine and grumble endlessly at even the slightest suffering we go through. We say, “Oh, what a big trial! I’m unable to bear this. With whom can I share my tears and mental agony? Yes dear friend, things in this world are imperfect.
JESUS SUFFERED FOR US
We always want everything to happen in a perfect way, we don’t want to face any problems in our lives, but sometimes we do face problems. This doesn’t mean that God has left you. But He has a purpose for you to go through that circumstance. Jesus promises in today’s verse that He has overcome everything in the world and has guaranteed the Holy spirit through which, He would lead us through.
The Bible speaks about Jesus Christ being the express image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:3). He was God in flesh and though He had angels waiting on him it was the will of the Father that Jesus Christ had to go through the sufferings & be a sacrifice on the cross for us.
JESUS FULFILLED GOD'S WILL
It is because of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross we have deliverance, healing and blessings. Jesus Christ submitted Himself to the will of God even to death……(Isaiah 53:7). As a result of His submission, Jesus Christ could fulfill God’s purpose in His life that is to break the power of sin over mankind (Isaiah 53:5; Colossians 2:14-15).Infact, God has highly exalted Him and has given Him a name above every name .
YES YOU CAN DO IT!
The Bible says, “…Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps” (I Peter 2:21).
Do not be disheartened when you face tribulations! Every person in this world traverse the path of suffering and sorrow. Though you may have to carry your cross, do it faithfully to the end, drawing strength from the Word of God and holding onto Him firmly. God, the Father who honoured and exalted Jesus Christ will also honour and exalt you too.
Prayer:
Loving Lord Jesus, I thank You for Your Word. Lord, help me not to whine and grumble about my suffering to others, but rather strengthen myself through Your Word and prayer. Lord, I know the sufferings of this world are short and nothing compared to the reward that You have for me in the end. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
