We count it a blessing to be worthy to suffer with Christ. We do good deeds to those who hurt us. Our hero didn't conquer anyone in His time. Our Lord and Savior died the death of a common criminal at the hands of an occupying army. We strive to remember our champion by loving the unlovable, giving to the destitute, and comforting the sick. Piling up treasure in this life is counted as disobedience to our Lord's command. Seeking to promote the self makes us feel wrong. Our Lord paid His taxes.
The prince of this world hated our Lord, and we experience that enmity in this life. They said our Lord had a demon, and centuries later they call us crazy or uneducated or closed-minded. Yet, we come back to the Word for more! Strength of arms or position is worshipped by the world, yet we may one day accept the martyr's crown as God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. The world lauds the accumulation of money. While faith, love, hope, and grace, the things most valuable to us, are intangible. Fame is something to be strived for in this world. We are told to take the lower seat and to labor as a good servant doing his duty. Yes, a strange life according to the current world system; not strange at all when we have faith in Christ.
God's grace and peace to you on this Saturday morning!
Bucky
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