Stay the Course

I have been reading Matthew 26 & 27. There is much in these chapters that detail the arrest, and death of Jesus. The one thing that stuck out to me is the fact that Jesus stayed the course. Despite the sure pain and suffering that He would experience, he went willingly as a lamb to the slaughter. He had every opportunity to escape or deliver himself from the situation he was in. At his arrest he could of led a rebellion, and because of his great popularity among the people could have been very successful. Of course at any time he could of called on twelve legions of angels. Before the Sanhedrin, He could of kept silent, and would have been eventually set free. Before Pilot, He could of spoken, and defended himself and ultimately be set free. Then on the cross, people mocked Him and told him to rescue himself, and he could have done that very thing. Yet, nothing we keep Jesus from staying the course, neither opportunity, coercing, mocking, pride, power, or self'-defense.

God would say to us today, know the mind of Christ for your life, and stay the course that Christ has set before you, no matter what may come your way. We must be careful not to allow pride, self-centeredness, temptation, the influence of others, or any trial keep us from being faithful to what God has called us to.