A reflection on what it means to join Christ in suffering on the day when we ponder the enormity of His sacrifice: May suffering and pain lead you to experience a greater love for the One who suffered for you. May you be filled with the same resurrection power that raised Jesus from the dead. May gospel hope will fill your heart, lifting your sorrows, and making space for the glorious joy of your salvation.

Are you afraid of sharks? I am. Or I was. You might think, "Sharks? Why should I be afraid of them? I don't even swim!" But we all have fears, and sometimes we don't even realize what they are until we encounter them. Fears can entrap us like sharks circling and ready to strike.