Emphasis Preaching Journal
Looking at the broken, beaten...
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Looking at the broken, beaten body of Jesus, we see the destiny of all innocence. Nice children can't wander through the schoolyard without encountering bullies. It is the way of life; the New Jerusalem has not yet arrived. Some foolishly grow impatient, and fail to wait for the resurrection. But we have to wait, because Jesus assures us that if we endure the cross, we will experience the resurrection. When we wait, however, the delay seems endless. I hate to wait -- even for a red light! I am impatient by nature. I want the world and I want it now! There is, however, great worth in waiting.