But what does it mean to be a Christian, a follower of Christ? Jesus Christ was crucified. Does it mean we'll be crucified, too?
At times, we cause our own suffering by the bad choices we make. Other times, another person, or a circumstance out of our control, may cause it. We may even be betrayed, as Jesus was for thirty pieces of silver.
As my grandmother consistently told me, "Offer up your suffering." In other words, we may be suffering for others in a redemptive way that only God understands.
This is what Jesus did, according to the will of His Father. He gave himself away, for each and every one of us, leaving His Holy Spirit within us, leaving us as Temples of Himself, leaving our own self to be used by Him. This is the covenant God offers us. The same covenant He offered His Son. But we have to accept it.
Do we really believe that He is within us and that we are to be messengers of His Holy Spirit? Are we ready to give ourselves away as Jesus did?
Genuine Love Does No Evil!!