DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 10:12-11:32; Song of Sol. 1-2:7; Luke 9:18-36
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps. 1 Peter 2:21
There are five steps that Christ’s example of suffering gives us:
1. He did no sin (v. 22a).
2. He spoke no deceit (v. 22b).
3. He was reviled but did not revile in return (v. 23a).
4. He suffered, but did not threaten (v. 23b).
5. He committed Himself to God who judges righteously (v. 23c).
We may not naturally choose to suffer, but when we are called to suffer, we have the perfect example to follow! —Rex Trogdon
Then let us follow Christ, our Lord, and take the cross appointed,
And firmly clinging to His Word; in suffering be undaunted. —J. Scheffler