August 28, 2023
O had not his [Christ’s] feet been well shod with love to our souls, he would soon have turned back, and said the way was unpassable; but on he goes and blunks not; never did we sin more willingly, than he went to suffer for our sin.
William Gurnall, The Christian in Complete Armour
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One interpretation of the “preparation” in the “preparation of the gospel of peace” (Eph. 6:15) is readiness for suffering. Christ deserves this readiness from us because of his willingness to endure pain and sorrow for us.