“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2)
The runners in the recent Olympics trained for years, running up and down stairs, running in the rain, running when they had rather been sleeping, running, running and running. They had the final finish line in Rio in mind as they kept their bodies in shape, depriving themselves of rest even when their muscles ached.
When He was on the cross, Jesus had the final finish line at the right hand of God in mind and the joy of seeing people receive salvation which He paid for with His stripes. If you are one of His He continues to make intercession for you before the Father.
The cross was not a Sunday picnic. It was something He endured. No suffering from the hands of wicked, cruel men could stop His love and compassion for sinners like you and me.
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