Luke 22:63-71
The Mocking of Jesus and Jesus Before the Council
After Peter denies Jesus 3 times, the guards beat, blindfold and mock Jesus for being the messiah. Jesus was charged with death by Crucifixition for admitting He was the Son of God.
God is telling me that by following Him, I too will be mocked, perhaps humiliated and alienated. This is the price of following His ways. Jesus was given an unfair trial, even death on a cross. This was how He showed His love for us. What am I willing to sacrifice for his love? If this passage were alive in me, I would not be afraid, I would be proud to be a Christian and wear this fact BOLDLY on my sleeve. I ask God to give me strength to look past the opinions of others and only seek satisfaction from God's approval.
1Thessalonians 4:1-8
Live to Please God
"God wants you to be holy, so you should keep clear of all sexual sin. (3)"
The emphasis of this passage is also about living under the control of the Holy Spirit and not falling into pagan temptations. The more the Holy Spirit is in our lives, the stronger we will be to resist these temptations. God is reminding me that even lustful thoughts are not permissible. I thank God that I have a loving and faithful husband, but also ask God to continue to give me strength to live a life led by the Holy Spirit, doing things pleasing to God.
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