Weak Like Jesus!

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During my second visit I warned you that I would punish you and anyone else who doesn't stop sinning. I am far away from you now, but I give you the same warning.  This should prove to you that I am speaking for Christ. When he corrects you, he won't be weak. He will be powerful  Although he was weak when he was nailed to the cross, he now lives by the power of God. We are weak, just as Christ was. But you will see that we will live by the power of God, just as Christ does.

2 Corinthians 13:2-4

Jesus was weak when He was nailed to the Cross! Jesus submitted to death on the Cross for your sake and mine!  We may criticize the disciples for running away from Jesus, and Peter for denying Him three times, but their fear and lack of faith opened the door for Jesus to give His life for us!  

Imagine what would have happened if the followers of Jesus had quickly organized an attempt to rescue Jesus before He went to the Cross!  Those who might try to save Jesus from the Cross would have been working against the Will of God!  

There is a cross for every follower of Jesus Christ.  We, of course must take up that cross and follow Him.  But so often we, and even some well meaning Christian ministries try to "save you" from the cross in your life!  That cross is perhaps the most important way that you are walking as Jesus did.

I am glad the disciples ran away that night and did not try to stop crucifixion!  And we must allow other followers of Jesus to suffer as He did.  

Jesus was weak when He went to the Cross, but now He is powerful beyond anyone's imagination. You are weak as you carry your cross on this earth, but you will be strong, beyond anything you could ever think.  

"Thank You Jesus that I can be weak, even as You were when You went to the Cross.  And Lord, thank You that I will be strong and live in the Power of God with You forever in Heaven.  May Your Name be praised now and forever.  Amen."