Having A Bad Day…..

The next time you are having a bad day, read Matthew 26:67-68. You’ll read about how the chief priests, the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, spit in His face and slapped Him, mocking Him all the while. Why do you need to read this section of scripture? Because it reveals so much about our God. The self-control He exhibited was unmatched. He could’ve easily called a thousand angels to defend Himself. Or He could’ve even just said a word, and it all would’ve stopped. He didn’t do either. He quietly and humbly stood there and took it. Imagine, the Creator of the universe allowed His own creation to treat Him in this vile, hateful manner. It just shows us, exactly what He endured to fulfill prophecy. All of this shows us one thing. He loves us so much, that He was willing to take this abuse from His own chosen people in order to go to the cross, suffer and die on our behalf. That means we are significant. If the Creator of the universe cares that much for us, then His affection for us means something. It means we are loved. It means we serve a purpose. It means we are valued. It means that our bad day will be over soon. And one day, if we decide to serve and follow Him, our bad days will cease forever. For in Heaven there will be no more sorrow or tears. And He has promised to prepare a room for each of us who believe. Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so, little ones to Him belong, they are weak but He is strong... yes, Jesus loves me. He proved it on the cross. He did it then, once and for all. And if He had to do it again (though He doesn’t), He would. He loves us that much.

67 Then they began to spit in Jesus’ face and beat Him with their fists. And some slapped Him, 68 jeering, “Prophesy to us, You Messiah! Who hit You that time?” Matthew 26:67-68