Let It Go,...To Be Like Christ

Good Morning!! Not only did Jesus purchase salvation for His people on the cross,...He also gave us a perfect example of how to suffer graciously, to the glory of God. In the seven statements by Christ on the cross that are recorded for us in Scripture, we are given seven molds that should shape our responses to grief, tragedy, pain, and injustice. The first words that we hear from our Savior's mouth,...as He suffers at the hands of ignorant, cruel, and deceitful men, are words of kindness and mercy. And so the first lesson we learn from our suffering Lord is this: forgive and pray for those who have wronged you.

Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.—Luke 23:34 (NIV)

Of course, this is never our first inclination. We want to strike back, speak out, or add it to all the other wrongs that we've suffered. Yet here is the only truly innocent person that has ever lived,...and while He's dying at the unjust and cruel hands of His enemies, He is speaking words of genuine pity and pardon. It is evident that the New Testament Christians took this example to heart,...because they emulate Him time and again. As Stephen was being stoned to death for preaching the gospel, his prayer was "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge". (Acts 7:60)

(L.I.G.) Let It Go, not just for others sake,...but for your own.

 

Sweet and Holy Spirit of God, remind us the the battle with the wicked, is not ours to fight,...but the Lords. The Bible teaches; that those that come against, or miss treat, the children of God, will be dealt with by God. Ours is to forgive those, who we feel has wronged us, so that we may continue on the path, our Father has placed before us. Amen.

 

"The Father gave us His Spirit, to make us like His Son."