True Prosperity When You're SufferingSample

Jesus: His Suffering, Our Ransom Listen to our friend Banele tell us how Jesus suffered for us on the cross There is an audio attachment for this devotional. You can [ download the audio ](https://plan-audio-cdn.youversionapi.com/uploads/supplemental-audio/084040de-aa67-42d7-806e-181491368e2b.mp3) if you wish. Jesus had prepared his disciples by warning them that he would suffer and die. Even with multiple warnings, though, the disciples did not fully understand the culminating sacrifice Jesus would make (Matt 16:21; 17:22–23; 20:17–19). Jesus endured physical torture, emotional trauma, and spiritual agony. Why did he endure all this suffering? “For the joy that was set before him” (Heb 12:2 ESV). Jesus knew that his death and resurrection would fulfill God’s plan for our redemption (Matt 16:21; John 3:16; Heb 9:28). Jesus said he came “to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matt 20:28 ESV). His suffering paid for our rescue. His death bought us true prosperity. Read More If you’d like to read more about how Jesus willingly suffered for our sins, take a look at Luke 22–23.