"And the people stood looking on. But even the rulers with them sneered, saying, 'He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.' The soldiers also mocked Him...saying, 'If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself.' "
Luke 23:35-37
The fact is, Jesus, the Creator of the Universe, could have saved Himself just by speaking a word. Remember when He was arrested, the soldiers all fell to the ground when He simply said, "I am" (John 18:6). Or He could have called 12 legions of angels to His rescue (Matthew 26:53). Just by one word, He could have annihilated the whole bunch of them. That would have been the easy way out. But it would have bypassed the Father's greater plan – our salvation. I am always looking for the easy way out, and in the process miss what God really wants to accomplish in me and through me. It takes a lot of grace to endure suffering when I could take the easy way out.
Today's Thought: The easy way is not always God's way.
Have an enduring day. Love you.
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