Deuteronomy 20 to 21; Joel 2; Luke 12:1-21
Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps. 1 Peter 2:21
When I began to read Freedom at Midnight, an account of India’s independence from British rule, I saw a quote by Mahatma Gandhi: “The whole world would be Christian if Christians were only more like their Christ”. Whilst the accuracy of the statement can be challenged, the inherent rebuke should be acknowledged. Peter was writing about believers suffering wrongfully—one of the greatest tests we can face. He pointed to the great exemplar, the Lord Jesus, and directed us to follow Him. Ironically, another man called Gandy encapsulated that example in the words below. —Phil Coulson
By weakness and defeat, He won the glorious crown;
Trod all His foes beneath His feet by being trodden down.
—Samuel Gandy