We rarely consider the horrible death Jesus suffered on our behalf. It’s important because through His suffering, we have been provided with both present and eternal benefits.  [Is. 53] He called it a cup, something to be ingested. He could have refused to drink it, but He willingly took it because He knew and understood it’s value and importance.

We are also presented opportunities to drink a cup of suffering. Obviously, there is no joy in its experience, but there is joy and a reward at its conclusion. Scripture informs us that Jesus ENDURED the cross and suffering for the joy that was set before Him. He was the fullness of God’s grace on display for the world to see. We too can display God’s grace to this sin-sick world when we endure and triumph over life’s challenges through the strength and stamina provided by God through Christ.

Call upon the name of Jesus when you suffer.

READ/HEAR: Mark 15,16