Jesus Suffered Willingly

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to him, "All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." Then Jesus said to him, "Be gone, Satan! For it is written, "'You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.'" Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him. - Matthew 4:8-11

Jesus chose suffering in God’s timing

“Why should anyone choose the pathway of suffering if another way is offered? Jesus had come for one reason and one only—to do the Father’s will—and He set His face like a flint to do just that, in perfect harmony with that will, seeking not to sidestep or skip any part of it nor to find a quicker, easier route. He would, like the seed with its center of gravity perfectly adjusted, quietly awaiting the perfect moment for its work, abide faithfully by God’s way and God’s timing. His followers understand this.” ~ Elizabeth Elliot

Daniel Kok