"For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls." 1 Peter 2: 21-25
Jesus didn't find it necessary to defend Himself against false charges, because He understood He was meant to suffer. He was to carry our sins on His body. His death was more than an example of sacrifice or servanthood.... IT WAS A SUBSTITUTION... He suffered for OUR sake in OUR place... Having now His life instead of our own; suffering and trial are necessary to follow Jesus. My trial and suffering may not look like yours. God has different things planned for different people but suffering is included in the package. Peter goes on to say that "even if we suffer for righteousness' sake, we will be blessed." (1 Peter 3:13-17) Jesus did nothing wrong... He didn't deserve to be on trial - WE DO..... Jesus, rather than complaining or offering a defense of the false charges continued entrusting Himself to Him who judges justly.... That's real faith.... to not take matters into our own hands when we are wronged. To not seek revenge when we've been hurt. To be quick to seek forgiveness when we've wronged others. And trust.... trust the Righteous Judge to accomplish His plan and desire in our life. Jesus could have not completed the task.... that was Satan's temptation to Him all along.... After all, we aren't worth it... As Peter said, we were "were straying like sheep" (v.25 a) . But because of what He has done for us, we "have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls." (v.25 b) .
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