The Soldiers Mock Jesus

Mark 15:16-20
16 The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called together the whole company of soldiers. 17 They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. 18 And they began to call out to him, “Hail, king of the Jews!” 19 Again and again they struck him on the head with a staff and spit on him. Falling on their knees, they paid homage to him. 20 And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him.

It is an ugly seen. One that was played out over and over again against the disciples of Christ this was, however, the Son of God. This was the Messiah. He set the precedence for what will come for all believers. For you and I. If that scares you, it’s okay. Over 300 times we are told to not be afraid in the Bible. Yet it can be a bit daunting.

We are told that wonderful prosperity and blessings will befall us, while at the same time persecution will come at that same time. Not quite what Jesus experienced on this day, but persecution none the less. You see, when you accepted Him as you Savior and Redeemer, you entered the battle. You entered the war. It greets you when you awake in the morning. It will never cease. Don’t be afraid, for He is with us.
How do we battle then? What do we do? Read. Read the Bible. Read not for just your own preparation, but in order to witness to and save as many of your brothers and sisters as you can during your lifetime. You battle with Jesus in front of you. He has you all through the battle if you ask Him to. Try and battle on your own and it’s over. You have already lost. Battle with Jesus, and you will never lose. After all, IT IS FINISHED. There is nothing to be afraid of.

Battle ready!! #JesusSaves
Amen
DK