Hebrews 12:2, “disregarding its shame,”
The time had come. Time to complete His heart’s goal. Time
to return to glory, to His Father’s side. Time to bridge the chasm of
separation. Time to bring redemption and reconciliation. Time for timeless
Grace.
Public shame and personal reputation were of no account.
Slander, lies, deceit, unlawful trials, illegal beatings, could not deter Him
or prevent Him from reaching His purpose. For us.
Yet, how easily do we get pulled away from a purpose, or a
call, or even a nudge by the Spirit, when ridicule or sarcasm whispers their
influence? It doesn’t even need to come from others. Often we talk ourselves
out of an action when we consider all the personal and public inconvenience
that might be involved.
Verbal and non-verbal disapproval. Actual shame and
embarrassment. Misunderstanding from those closest to us. Humiliation.
So we fold. And then are in shame before the Lord’s
presence. Because we didn’t cling to His voice alone. And we failed Him.
And then His Spirit brings us back to the cross where He
disregarded shame and we are redeemed again and again.
Lord, please give us Your strength to put all personal reputation
aside when You ask. Disentangle us from our-self-first and put You first. Please
put Your heart’s desire into our hearts that we might be messengers of Your
grace.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 69:18-19
“Oh draw near to my soul and redeem it;
Ransom me because of my enemies!
Thou dost know my reproach and my shame and my dishonor;
All my adversaries are before Thee.”
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