Isaiah 43: 18-19
January 8, 2024
FEAST OF SAINTS APOLLINARIS THE APOLOGIST AND SAINT THORFINN OF HAMAR- 8th JANUARY
January 8, 2024
THE 8th OF JANUARY
SINCE JESUS SUFFERED IN THE FLESH, WE WILL NOT BE SPARED EITHER
Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, – 1 Peter 4:1
If Jesus, the Son of God, was not spared pain and suffering, why would we think that we would never have pain and suffering too? The apostle Peter urges us to have the right mentality. It is up to us to strengthen our hearts while all goes well for us, so that when we go through hardships we will not be defeated. I’m not saying that we should expect something bad to happen all the time, because that would mean to believe the enemy’s lies and to give him the power to hurt us. We need to know that nothing can destroy us, as long as we abide in Jesus and He remains in us.
No matter how hard and painful the situations we are going through are at any given time, they cannot compare to the sufferings that the innocent Son of God went through out of His love for us. Remember the suffering that Lord Jesus endured, while going through the many hardships and injustices of life. We are each born with a sinful nature, and we have all sinned against God, but because Jesus has paid the price for our sins, everyone can ask Him to forgive their sins, become their Lord and Savior and be adopted into His heavenly family.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Thank You so much my Lord for your sacrifice that made my adoption possible into the sonship of God’s family. Thank You for the security I have in You, that whatever may come my way, You are with me and help me out of every bad situation. Please help me to never forget how much You suffered out of Your love for me and please help me fear only You and not people or situations. I love You my Lord, help me to please You in all things. Amen.
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