Judges 8:1-35; Isaiah 29:1-24; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
If anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. 1 Peter 4:16, NKJV
Our humble Saviour tirelessly pursued the marginalized in society, yet He was despised and rejected. He was kind and compassionate without discrimination, yet suffered emotional abuse and physical assaults. Ultimately, He was crucified. If you are suffering for no other reason than belonging to Christ, Peter said: “Rejoice”. But perhaps, the real reason for my suffering is not for being Christ-like; but for failing to be like Him. May the fruit of the Spirit always be evident in our lives. —P. Ramsay
O to be like Thee! Lowly in spirit,
Holy and harmless, patient and brave;
Meekly enduring cruel reproaches.
Willing to suffer—others to save. —Thomas O. Chisholm