Hebrews 12:1-2
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” ~ Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV
The thought that Jesus, while suffering to the highest degree, was looking forward to the joy that would be gained when we were freed from sin. Just wow. You have to understand that not only was Jesus going through immense physical suffering, but deeply spiritual suffering as well. It says in the gospels that Jesus was crying out “My God my God, why have you forsaken me?” because God Himself turned His back on Jesus as He took on every past sin, every current sin, and every future sin of man. What an utterly, awe-inspiring, awesome God we serve!!!
