‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭2:18-25

“Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”
‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭2:18-25‬ ‭

Dear Jesus,

From heaven you decided
to come to earth and endure the most foolish and cruel hardship to buy my salvation. It never was about you. It was always about me. Give me your Spirit so I purpose to follow your example when I experience hardship in my job. I will commit my life and behavior to your care. You can use my story to encourage others in the same way your life encourages me. Don’t let me fall short by whining, quitting or trying to get even.

Amen

Pastor Don Patterson

Loving someone who has hurt you is supernatural behavior with supernatural consequences.

Additional Reading: Matthew 10:16-42