The soldiers took Jesus inside to the courtyard of the governor's palace and called the rest of the company. They put a purple robe on Jesus, made a crown out of thorny branches, and put it on his head. Then they began to salute him: "Long live the King of the Jews!" They beat him over the head with a stick, spat on him, fell on their knees, and bowed down to him. When they had finished making fun of him, they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes back on him. Then they led him out to crucify him.

Mark 15:16-20

Jesus had the power to kill every single one of those who mocking him. But in Jesus, God became a flesh-and-blood human being to show what He is like. Because Jesus lives in us by His Spirit, He expects us to exemplify His goodness and grace.

God's love is the blessing in every trial.

Our Daily Bread - October 26, 2002