By Pastor Robert Jewett

“And they stripped [Jesus] and put a scarlet robe on him, and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’ And they spit on him and took the reed and struck him on the head. And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him and led him away to crucify him,” (Matthew 27:28–31).

Were you able to read these verses without any troubles? If so, read these verses again…but this time, slow down and consider the magnitude of what is happening. We should never become calloused to the things Christ endured out of obedience to the Father and compassion for the lost. Just because eternal life is a free gift, we must never think that it was cheap. For our sake, Jesus was mocked, ridiculed, disrespected, humiliated, and murdered.

Dear friend, it is time once again to be reminded of all that Christ endured on your behalf. He not only endured brutal and humiliating treatment for you, He gave his very life so that you may live.

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