Observation: Jesus is taken to be crucified. He is savagely beaten; the scourging would have been a beating with a whip that had multiple strips of leather, with pieces of bone and metal attached. These would rip His skin to shreds. Then they placed a crown of thorns on His head. The thorns were probably about 1" long. Yet when Jesus is offered wine with myrrh to deaden the pain, He refuses it.
Application: Jesus knew what He needed to suffer for humanity. He could have accepted the anaesthetic, yet He chose instead to feel all the pain in His own skin. That shows His great love for humanity. He was willing to suffer, and suffer consciously, to redeem us.
Prayer: Lord, may I never, ever, take for granted the pain and sacrifice You suffered for me. You were beaten, humiliated, and murdered, though there was no valid accusation against You. All this, for us. Thank You for Your great love. If it weren't for this horrific death, I wouldn't have life in You. It was a high price You paid. May my life always honor You, because You alone deserve my honor and praise. In Your Glorious Name I pray, Amen.
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