S – Scripture
Mark 15 v. 43 Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
O – Observation
Joseph of Arimathea is a Great inspiration to me. Here’s a man of courage, leadership and sacrifice. COURAGE: Just think during the past 24 hours, he saw near riot conditions, when the crowd chanted “crucify him”, he saw Jesus get scourged, and die. Even Peter denied Jesus during this time. Yet, he stepped forward, which comes to the next trait. LEADERSHIP: Stepping up to the plate and doing the right thing. Instead of leaving Jesus to get chucked into some mass grave with the other criminals, he went and gave him a proper burial. Which leads to the last trait. SACRIFICE: This was all happening during Passover, (very holy season), and the Jews have rules about purifying yourself if you touch a dead body. Him doing this, negated him from celebrating this special holiday.
A – Application
Am I courageous for Christ? Am I good leader for Christ? Am I willing to sacrifice for Christ?
P – Prayer
Jesus, Help me to be a man of Courage, Leadership and Sacrifice. Love Will.
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