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THE CROSS IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE AND MINISTRY

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TOPIC: THE CROSS IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE AND MINISTRY 

TEXT: ISAIAH 53:1-12  
SUNDAY AUGUST 20TH

Key verse: Isaiah 50:6 I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting. 
Talking of the life and ministry of Jesus, our text says, He was despised and rejected, acquainted with grief concerning His life. Human beings hid their faces from Him. He was never honored by men of authority in His life. Great man indeed, when Jesus came into the world, yet the world did not recognize Him. You could imagine people constantly picking up stones to throw at Him; you could imagine people spitting on his face; you could imagine human being mocking such a great personality. You can see this concerning His life, and surely concerning His ministry. 
He hath borne our grief he was doing something for us, he was working for us, doing something for our good, doing something for your interest, doing something for your benefit, doing something for your present and future salvation, doing something for our eternal life. That was His ministry and it was not easy. It was a grievous service, full of pains. There were sorrows in His face, not for Himself, but for us. Full of sorrows, yea surely, He hath borne our grief, He hath carried our sorrows, the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, He received pains, grieves for our peace, He was wounded for our ministry. 
I am describing the cross in the life and ministry of Jesus. He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, and stricken for our sicknesses. Note that there was no sin in Him because God Himself said, He is the righteous servant.” This is the life of a Christian and you must understand it so. When it gets to your turn, you cannot challenge God and say, “Why me?” 

Thought for the day: If Jesus did not escape pain, you should expect it too. 

Song for the day: I must go with Jesus everywhere, no matter the toughness… 

Bible reading for the day: Psalm 116-118; 1 Corinthians 2
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