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For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him... Philippians 1:29 NIV At the End of the Cross Jesus suffered. More than anyone has ever suffered in the history of the world. You may disagree. After all, so many people have experienced pain beyond measure. Look at the Holocaust, slavery and racism. Consider the shootings in Tucson, Connecticut… the hurricanes in New Orleans, tornadoes in Oklahoma, bridge collapses in Minnesota and Washington, and fires in Colorado. Look at the everyday hardships like losing your job or dealing with rebellious children can cause hopelessness. God has a deeper desire for you. The troubles you go through can reveal God’s power in a much more tangible way. It is easy to see the pain: the cross, the blood, the nails, and the tomb of your own heartache, but when Jesus said, “It is finished,” he meant that there’s no more death in the suffering, and no more suffering in death should you follow him. One Thing Ask God to help you navigate today’s trials, and accept His offer of a fresh start. Going Deeper 2 Corinthians 1:1-11; James 1:1-18
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:02:07 +0000

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