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Therefore I will give him a portion with the great. He will divide the plunder with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death and was counted with the transgressors; yet he bore the sins of many and made intercession for the transgressors.
The road to honor, in God's kingdom, runs straight through sacrifice. Jesus didn't fight for glory or demand recognition — he poured himself out for people who could never repay him. And because he held nothing back, God gave him the highest place of all.
That flips our usual thinking upside down. We're tempted to protect our time, guard our comfort, and quietly look out for number one. But Jesus shows us a better way: give first, serve without an audience, and trust God with the reward.
Here's the best part — Jesus is still interceding right now. When guilt tells you that you've blown it one too many times, remember that he is standing before God, speaking on your behalf at this very moment. You can face today with confidence instead of shame.
Now let that shape how you treat others. Choose one person this week to pray for by name — especially someone who has hurt you or drifted far from God. Loving people who haven't earned it is exactly the kind of love you've received.
Dear Lord, thank you that Jesus gave everything for me and even now prays for me when I fall short. Help me pour out my time and love for others this week without keeping score. Give me the grace to pray for the people who are hardest to love. Amen.
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