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Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example,
that you should follow in his steps
(1 Peter 2:21; NIV).
1. Thank you, Lord,
For your example:
Silence
In response to blame.
2. Thank you, Lord,
For your example:
Courage
In the face of fear.
3. Thank you, Lord,
For your example:
Pardon
As you bowed to pain.
4. Thank you, Lord,
For your example:
Help me, please,
To persevere.
References
1. When the leading priests and the elders made their accusations against him, Jesus remained silent.“Don’t you hear all these charges they are bringing against you?” Pilate demanded. But Jesus made no response (Matthew 27:12-14; NLT).
2. If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine (Matthew 26:39; NLT).
3. When they came to the place called The Skull, they nailed him to the cross [and] Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing” (Luke 23:33-4; NLT).
4. You need to persevere, so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised (Hebrews 10:36; NIV).
I look to the Lord for help (Micah 7:7; NLT).
This is a fruitful idea to look at carefully, not the words of Christ so much as His reactions to incidents. This certainly will change my reading of the gospels! God bless you Ruth.
You are so kind, Alan. May God bless you for your encouragement! XXXX