Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
Luke 2:34-35
Luke 2:34-35
Why do we think we won't suffer? Why do we think we shouldn't suffer? Simeon told Mary that not only would her son suffer but she would too. A sword would pierce her soul. She would agonize while being highly favored. It would hurt to be blessed among women. Terror would be the companion of the comfort He would bring. Yes, He would raise many to greatness and cause the fall of some who were in power. He would split time in two, dividing the age but what would be the cost? To expose the truth about where people were in their He would be lifted up on a Cross as a sign to be spoken against.
If Jesus who never did anything wrong suffered in this life, what will it be like for those of us who have done evil? If Jesus was hated, mocked and killed, what should those of us who claim Him as Lord expect from this world? In 1 Peter 4 the apostle tells us not to think of trials as strange for us. He tells us we shouldn't be surprised. We should rejoice in our suffering because of the glory of God that can be worked into us at those times.
Understanding the Opportunity,
Pastor Jason
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