April 10, 2026

Jesus the Messiah XIII - Between His Death and Resurrection IV

Bible Reading: Hebrews 2:9-10

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. 10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

Memory verse: But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.. 1 Peter 2:20b (NKJV)

Message

Today’s Bible reading teaches us several things about suffering. Firstly, we see that Jesus was perfected as the captain of our salvation through sufferings. In other words what He passed through which culminated with His death on the cross, qualified Him to be the captain of our salvation. Similarly, God's purpose for allowing human suffering is our perfection. However, this is when we suffer for doing good. We also understand that, if Jesus, the word of God, is to be perfected in us, we too must pass through some trials and hardships in our walk with God. Matthew 13:21b says, For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles. Therefore, in order not to stumble when faced with hardships as a Christian, we must follow Jesus’ example. Thirdly, suffering is therefore, like the sun which causes fruit to mature and, in doing so, makes the fruit sweet and fragrant. 

Prayer: Father God, cause Your purpose to be perfected in me as I endure hardships and persecutions, in Jesus’ name

Daily Bible Reading: Joshua 5-6, Luke 18