The Man of Pain

Maybe we can understand, at least partly, why Jesus had to die on the cross. But why did He have to suffer?

Indeed, He did suffer, far beyond our limited comprehension. God can, of course, do whatever He wants to, so long as it’s consistent with His character.

So if you were God, would you suffer if you didn’t have to? Why would you choose to suffer?

One answer seems to be, “So we will recognize that we serve a God who knows what we’re going through.”

Are you suffering? Maybe you feel as though you are the only person going through this painful circumstance.

You need to know that you’re not alone in your pain. It was for good reason that Jesus was called the Man of Sorrows, or literally, the “man of pain.”

Are you in pain right now? No matter how great your difficulty or need, know that He understands.

Jesus suffered and died to show you how much God loves you.