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When we attempt to do God's will, it will not always be easy. We will not always be liked by people. We will not always experience smooth sailing in the midst of pursuing His perfect will.
There may be times and days where we experience more challenges, trials, and hardships than other times and days (See James 1:2-4). We may be ridiculed by people. We may experience opposition. We may have persecution. We may be falsely accused; wrongly charged and convicted; and be thrown in jail. (See John 15:18-25)
Jesus did not have an easy time doing His Father's perfect will. He experienced more than any of us ever will face in this world.
So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. Then they said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck Him with their hands. (John 19:1-3, NKJV)
He was mocked. He was tortured. He was whipped. He took thirty-nine lashes on His physical body.
They crucified Him upon a cross, and a title was put on there.
"JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS." (John 19:19, NKJV)
Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and also the tunic. Now the tunic was without seam, woven from the top in one piece. They said therefore among themselves, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be,” that the Scripture might be fulfilled which says:
“They divided My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots.”
Therefore the soldiers did these things. (John 19:23-24, NKJV)
After... Jesus received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. (John 19:30, NKJV)
But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. (John 19:34, NKJV)
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