He was painfully abused, but he did not complain. He was silent like a lamb being led to the butcher, as quiet as a sheep having its wool cut off. ~ Isaiah 53:7 (CEV)
I tell you for certain that a grain of wheat that falls on the ground will never be more than one grain unless it dies. But if it dies, it will produce lots of wheat. ~ John 12.24 (CEV)
KEY IDEA:
Jesus allowed himself to be put to death so that resurrection for many could happen.PRAYER:
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for giving your life so that we could go on living -- and living better than before. You are to be blessed. Save me from discouragement when I'm abused. I know that my pain won't accomplish what yours did. But I want to see it produce lots of results -- people who turn to you. That's my goal -- to highlight what you have accomplished through your sacrifice for us. Amen.