“For he will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and shamefully treated and spit upon. And after flogging him, they will kill him, and on the third day he will rise” (Luke 18:32–33 ESV).
As Jesus draws near to Jerusalem, He tells His disciples what will soon take place. He speaks of His betrayal, mistreatment, death, and resurrection. But just before this, in verse 31, He says that everything written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished.
Jesus is not taken by surprise. Every detail of His suffering was part of God’s plan, foretold in Scripture. The prophets had spoken of the Messiah’s rejection, the servant’s suffering, and even His victory over death. His resurrection on the third day was not just a miracle—it was the confirmation that God’s Word is true.
The fact of His resurrection gives proof that everything else He promised will come to pass. The same Scriptures that predicted His suffering also point to His return. He rose from the grave, and He will come again.
We can trust God’s Word, even when life feels uncertain. Jesus fulfilled every prophecy about His first coming, so we can be confident He will keep His promise to return. His resurrection gives us a living hope. For Christ is our hope.
As followers of Jesus, we may face suffering too, but we do so knowing how the story ends. Because He rose, we too will rise. Because He lives, we can live with joy and purpose. Let’s anchor our faith in His promises and walk in His power until He returns or calls us home.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, thank You for showing us that every word of Scripture can be trusted. You suffered for us, just as the prophets said, and You rose again in victory. Help us to hold tightly to Your promises and live with hope. When life is hard, help us persevere. Strengthen our faith until the day when we see You face to face. In Your name we pray, amen.