He Chose Us

 


He committed no sin nor was deceit found in his mouth. When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.  1 Peter 2: 22-23

Over and over again as His time of suffering approached, Jesus warned those around Him. He told them what was coming, but no one seemed to understand. I wonder if Jesus spoke of deep things so often that the disciples were used to not understanding Him sometimes, because there is no mention of anyone even questioning Him about it. Jesus knew without a doubt what was ahead of Him. He knew how awful it would be and we can’t say He wasn’t disturbed by it because in the Garden of Gethsemane He sweat drops of blood over it and asked that it be taken away if it was God’s will.

At so many other times in His life and ministry Jesus either had just the right words for people that were trying to trap Him with their questions or He managed to disappear into the crowd and walk away from toxic situations. We know He was totally capable of handling the situation. But this time was different. At this time,

He chose to stay

He chose to fulfill prophecy by being silent

He chose to take our punishment

He chose to die

He chose us

Here’s the Thing: People try to make the Christian life about rules or religious observances, but all its really about is choosing Jesus. He chose us. Let’s choose Him.

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