Expressions of Faith. Hebrews 5. Learning Obedience
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him
Hebrews 5:7-9
Learning Obedience
When Jesus was on Earth, he
1. Offered prayer and petitions.
2. Cried loudly.
3. Shed tears.
4. Was heard in heaven because of His submission.
5. Learned obedience through suffering.
Most of us easily relate to 1-3 above.
Number 4 is more of a challenge—when it doesn’t seem like God’s listening.
It’s number 5 that we’d rather bypass or ignore.
Bet if Christ was made perfect through His suffering, should our attitude toward suffering be less whiney?
God, help me to see my suffering through your eyes and help me to use that suffering to learn to obey you.
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