April 1, 2015

Isaiah 50:6 I gave My back to those who struck Me, And My cheeks to those who plucked out the beard; I did not hide My face from shame and spitting.

Jesus willingly gave Himself up to face some terrible hours at the end of His life as a human man.

He allowed people to accuse Him and sentence Him to death on the cross. He allowed people to whip Him on the back. He allowed people to pluck out His beard. And He allowed people to mock and shame Him.

He did not do this because He is weak but because He is very strong and His love for us goes so much further than these punishments!