The Example

A lot of people are facing a lot of challenges as this new week begins. I find the following words from Peter to be helpful.

They remind us that whatever we face is an opportunity to identify with, and draw closer to, the one who saves us.

1 Peter 2:21-25 (The Message)

This is the kind of life you’ve been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step.

He never did one thing wrong,
Not once said anything amiss.

They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you’re named and kept for good by the Shepherd of your souls.