Solid Joys Daily Devotional Christ’s Sufferings in Us
Nov 1, 2025
John Piper delves into the significance of Christ's sufferings and how they manifest in the lives of believers. He emphasizes that while Christ's sacrifice is complete, it needs personal presentation to resonate with others. Highlighting Paul's role, Piper explains how suffering for others illustrates Christ's love. The church is seen as a vessel for showcasing these sufferings, inviting the world to experience the depth of love embodied in the cross. Through believers' afflictions, the message of redemption becomes tangible and real.
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Christ's Sacrifice Needs Personal Presentation
- Christ's sacrifice is perfect and complete in paying for sins yet lacks a personal presentation to the nations.
- John Piper explains that God's people are called to present Christ's afflictions to the world by suffering for others.
Believers Complete The Presentation Through Suffering
- Paul and other believers 'fill up' what is lacking by personally presenting Christ's afflictions through their own sufferings.
- Piper highlights that when we suffer for those we seek to win, their eyes see Christ's sufferings in us.
Suffer Intentionally For The Sake Of Witness
- Do suffer for those you are trying to win so they may see Christ's sufferings in you.
- Proclaim the cross and let the marks and love of the cross be evident through your life, Piper urges.
