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But if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me? (John 18:23)
Jesus stands before Annas, the high priest, and His answer from yesterday to repeated questioning from all, prompted an officer to strike Jesus on the face. Thus, Jesus' question: But if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me?
It is sad to hear Jesus even have to ask such a question, but it was all part of the suffering He knew He had to endure for our sake. All the striking, spitting, ridicule, humiliation Jesus suffered was because of our sinfulness. Such is the love of Jesus for you and me.
Have you stopped to think that sometimes our actions strike Jesus in the face again and again? His question still remains; But if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me?
Let us live a life that glorifies Jesus not strikes Him.
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