Have you been treated unfairly? Have you ever been treated unjustly because of your faith? If so, take heart! The Bible reminds us that as Christians we will be persecuted. It also reminds us that Christ also suffered unjustly. He did not simply suffer – he died for our sins. He did this so that we might come to know God. Yet, in the death of his human flesh, he was still triumphant! When we suffer because of our faith, may we be reminded of Christ, who suffered infinitely more than we ever will in order to draw people to God.
And we pray:
Dear God, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to come to live on Earth amongst us. We understand Your Son was sinless and blameless, yet He suffered because of our sins. This act of mercy and grace is more than we can comprehend. Help us to share the news of Your Son’s death and resurrection with others. And, when we are treated unfairly because of our faith in You, may we continue to press on because we know that You also suffered. In Jesus’ name, Amen.