08/10/2021
ONE THING CHRIST JESUS DIDN'T DO CONT'D
The Bible recorded 3 different times where Jesus wept (was in sorrow): Jesus wept over the city of Jerusalem as He approached it (Luke 19:41-42). In John 11:35, โJesus weptโ just before raising Lazarus from the dead. And then at Gethsemane, He testified that His soul was exceeding sorrowful unto death (Matt. 26:38-46). But, He never wept during His day of severe torture. Even when He saw the mourning of the Jerusalem women over His situation, He said to them, _"Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children" (Luke 23:28)_.
The only scene we saw Him cried with a loud voice was when He was forsaken by the Father (Matt. 27:46). Now what's the excruciating point here? Don't bemoan your pitiable situation. Whatever you're going through for the sake of Christ and the Gospel, rejoice and be glad, looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of your faith. The only thing you should lament about is when you see yourself separated from the Lord because of sin. Be sorrowful and repent when your relationship with God is at stake (2 Cor. 7:10). Amidst all difficulties, let nothing discourage you. Hold on to your faith and endure unto the end. Never forget that God loves you so deeply and wants a daily intimate relationship with you. There's one thing you shouldn't do, don't pity yourself in any way for you are a royal priesthood and a child of the Most High God๐.
๐โ๐พ Sis. Joana Aboagyewaa
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