Obedience through Suffering

Heb. 5:5

So also Christ did not exalt Himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by Him who said to Him, 'You are my Son, today I have begotten You.

Even though Jesus was a Son, He was not exempt from anything human. He experienced all the temptations and the limitations of a physical body. He, like all humans had to learn obedience through suffering. What a thought provoking phrase! Do I learn obedience through suffering? Is suffering the route to a closer walk with God? Jesus the Son of God accepted the Father's will. Even though He cried out to His Father to let the cup pass Him, He always ended that prayer with submission to the Father's will. What if Jesus had not done His Father's will? We would all be lost without any hope. It was because of His obedience [that included the ultimate in suffering] that He could save lost humanity. He endured the humiliation of death on a cross, the separation from His father, and the loss of all the honor He deserved to become a servant. Not just any servant, but the servant who when tempted did not cave but remained pure. He was appointed by the Father to be the high priest to all those who name His name as their Savior. How glorious!

Father,

Teach me how to learn obedience through suffering. Give me Your grace and strength to endure.

In Jesus name,

Amen