Redemptive Suffering

Hosea 13,14; Psalms 100,102; Hebrews 5 

“Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him…”

Hebrews 5:8, 9

If God did not spare his own son suffering, why would he spare us?

Christ learned obedience from what he suffered and so do we. The pain of suffering the consequences of our sin, of our choices, of other peoples’ choices, and of sin in general is a convincing teacher of our need for God and his redemption. God is capable of taking our suffering and redeeming it into our sanctification and transformation for his glory. Jesus learned obedience and so do we. We are never too old to learn obedience. We are never too old to have our suffering redeemed for God’s glory.

What pain is the Lord inviting us to surrender to him today in worship and obedience?

“Lord Jesus, you are my example of redemptive suffering, obedience, and surrender to the will of the Father, for your glory.”