Solid Joys Daily Devotional No Detour from Calvary
Dec 5, 2025
The discussion explores how the empty inn in Bethlehem was part of God's redemptive plan. It highlights the contrast between what God could have done and what He willed, emphasizing that Jesus' path from manger to cross was intentional. The idea that Christ became poor for believers' sake is central, while also noting that following Him means sharing in His sufferings. The narrative elegantly ties together the themes of divinity, sacrifice, and the true essence of discipleship.
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Purpose In Ordinary Hardship
- John Piper shows that God's sovereignty includes ordinary hardships arranged for redemptive purpose.
- The Bethlehem
God's Will Over God's Power
- The point isn't what God could do but what he chose to do for our salvation.
- Jesus willingly embraced poverty and suffering so we might be redeemed.
Follow By Taking Up Your Cross
- Deny yourself and take up your cross as Jesus commanded to truly follow him.
- Expect persecution and homelessness because a servant is not greater than his master.
