Unfair

For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God. (1 Peter 3:18)

“It’s so unfair! I don’t deserve this!”

Have you ever felt that way? I have.

But as I read verse 18, it struck me that Jesus suffered the greatest injustice. He was righteous. He never sinned. Yet he suffered on a cross for us who are unrighteous. He suffered for our sins.

Why?

To bring us to God.

What if Jesus had only been concerned about what was “fair”?

Where would we be?

Thank God that he wasn’t only concerned about what was fair.

He was concerned about us.

He wanted our relationship with his Father to be restored.

And so he put aside the need for “fairness,”

Lord, let me have the attitude you had when others treat me unfairly. Give me the love and concern for them that you have.

You have given me an example. Now let me follow in your steps (1 Peter 2:21-23), not repaying evil for evil, or insult for insult, but seeking peace.

Peace between me and them. But more importantly, peace between them and you.

In your name I pray, amen.