DEVOTIONAL FOR MIDWEEK PRAYER MEETING
vv1-2, Jesus was slandered by wicked men and false witnesses.
Matt 12:24; Matt 26:59-61
vv3-5, Christ Jesus was sinless (vv3-4), yet, he was brutalized and ravaged by sinful, wicked men although He was innocent (v5).
Isa 52:13-14; Matt 26:67; Matt 27:29-30
vv6-7, Jesus received judgment from the LORD on behalf of sinners, according to God’s commands and prophetic scripture.
Isa 53:10; 1 Pet 3:19
Application
v4... “The best revenge.” Evil for good is devil-like, evil for evil is beast-like, good for good is man-like, good for evil is God-like. (C.H.S.)
our challenge today...
1 Pet 3:14 (ESV), But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,