| Our Sips
by Cathy Vinson |
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Jesus
drank His cup. We, in turn, drink "from" that cup. Our sips will not atone for
sin, but will place us on the road of imitation of Christ. We place our feet upon the
places where His feet have made the deepest footprint.
His cup meant "being betrayed" (vs 18)...trusting and disclosing, only to be
deserted and despised for what we have revealed.
"being condemned" (vs 18)...sweetest, most intimate leadings find contention
from God's people. Misunderstood, we're considered misguided or even against our God.
"being handed over" (vs 19)...detained, under custody, not in control of
ourselves or what we do. Under an authority that denies our dignity.
"...to the Gentiles" (vs 19)...handed to those without restraint, those without
fear of God. Abusive, unrestained.
"being mocked" (vs 19)...our image, words, standing considered worthless.
Ridiculed.
"being flogged" (vs 19)...Pain in our nerve endings. Blows. Feeling every blow
of attack, every day, every hour.
We "will drink." If we can recognize our calling to those dark experiences, we
may appreciate the warmth still fresh from His cup and know "the fellowship of
sharing in His sufferings" (Phil 3:10). That is mingling with the cup of closest
fellowship.
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