Matthew 27: 26-33- Allowing Assistance
Read Matthew 27: 26- 33- What good is there in these seven verses? We see some horrible things in our society today but what Christ went through with this physical torture is horrendous. Simon the Cyrene was chosen to carry Jesus’ cross after Jesus had been so brutally beaten so there was something positive. A person to help Jesus in a broken and weakened state. Verse 32 says, “Now as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. Him they compelled to bear His cross.” I need to never forget that there will be times when we all will need help in our lives. I need to make sure I am not too proud to accept help when those times come. Jesus was weak and bleeding. Simon helped Him. I need to allow others to help me when life gets hard . Jesus, as Lord of the universe, allowed Simon to help Him when He could have ended all the torture and upcoming crucifixion. I need to realize ...