Sunday, November 20, 2005

Peace in the midst of YOUR storm (part eight)

It may seem as if no one cares, and you may think that you are all alone, but Jesus does care fo r you! He knows and understands what you are going through

Look at his life:

He was born in a barn (some think it was actually a cave)
His family had to leave the country to prevent his death
His family and friends mocked him
The religious leaders in his church hated him
Lawyers and Judges tried to trick him
Priests and church officials plotted against him
His own cousin once questioned his authority
He was called a devil
He was criticized for having too much fun when he did good deeds
Everything he did was questioned
His integrity was questioned
One of his 12 best friends turned him in to the authorities
That same friend led a sting operation against him
When he was arrested his other 11 friends ran away, after promising to stand by him
One friend even cursed his name and denied ever knowing him
Alone he was dragged through a kangaroo court
Alone he was spit upon
Alone he was mocked
Alone he was made fun of
Alone he was he had thorns jammed into his head
Alone he was beaten
Alone he carried the instrument of his death thorough a crowd of his accusers
Alone he was stripped naked and nailed to the cross
Alone a spear was thrust through his side
Alone he said father forgive them
Alone he died!