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John 19: 2-3, NIV
The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They clothed him in a purple robe and went up to him again and again, saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!” And they slapped him in the face. John 19:2-3, NIV Our Savior doesn’t deserve to experience this maltreatment. But He took this pain and carried every painful word that the soldiers said to Him. He is a perfect human. He never commits mistakes. Slapping Him on the face is just too much to bear. But Jesus chose to stay and never walked away. He patiently went through the process. He chose to face their accusations.…
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Focus on the Promise, Not on the Circumstances
If you are too bombarded by so many problems right now, always remember that God’s promises will always prevail. You may not see the good things behind your situation, but keep your faith even when you can’t feel His presence. It’s not easy to focus on the brighter side, especially when you are too consumed with negative emotions, but you need to remind yourself that God’s goodness will never stop. He will stay faithful to you. That’s why be patient and pray that He will give you the courage you need. Depend on His love so that you will be motivated to keep walking even if you are tired and…
