Key Passage
This day was called Preparation day. (That means the day before the Sabbath day.) It was becoming dark. A man named Joseph from Arimathea was brave enough to go to Pilate and ask for Jesus' body. Joseph was an important member of the Jewish council. He was one of the people that wanted the kingdom of God to come.
— Mark 15:42-43 ERV (Read Full Text)
Key Thought
If we love Jesus and remember his suffering and humiliation on the Cross, we too can gather our courage and stand up for him—even when there is much to lose and there appears to be nothing to gain. However, we need to remember that there is always something to be gained because God can do great things even from our faithfulness in the smallest things.
Prayer
O God Almighty, stir my courage and empower me to stand for Jesus even when things do not look promising and many enemies surround me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Related Scriptures
You are brothers and sisters in Christ, so continue loving each other. Always remember to help people by accepting them into your home. Some people have done that and have helped angels without knowing it. Don't forget those people in prison. Remember them like you are in prison with them. And don't forget those people who are suffering. Remember them like you are suffering with them.
— Hebrews 13:1-3
The people that live now are living in a sinful and evil time. If any person is ashamed of me and my teaching, then I will be ashamed of that person. I will be ashamed of that person at the time I come with the glory of my Father and the holy angels."
— Mark 8:38
Don't be afraid of the things that will happen to you. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison. He will do this to test you. You will suffer for ten days. But be faithful, even if you have to die. If you continue faithful, then I will give you the crown of life.
— Revelation 2:10
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