Consider Him

Consider Him

"For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds." (Heb.12.3)

Standing up for something is one thing but people standing against you for standing up for what is right is a different ball game. Even worse is you standing against what everyone else is standing for. When you find yourself in such a position, our text says to consider Him. 

He stood when every single one of the disciples deserted Him. I want you to look at this for a moment. You and your friends have all agreed to something you were all going to do and then when the time was right, none of them stepped up to the plate. See Jesus for a minute, as your everyday regular person, who with his disciples have prayed together and they have said to him, we are with you all the way. 

"And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death." (Luke.22.33)

We agree that Peter regretted his actions later on. True! But that does not mean Jesus did not walk that road alone. Sometimes, walking that road alone is the only option you will get. The text says, CONSIDER HIM and do not "be wearied and faint in your minds."

You have to toughen your mind. Fortify it with the word of God, knowing that He will never leave you nor forsake you. When you are about to faint, consider Him. When you feel discouraged, consider him. When others leave you hanging high and dry, consider Him. 

Good day,
Have a great day today, 
EmmA (aka Mr. Lift) 
@Liftemma

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