The Adversity Factor

“For the joy that was set before him, Jesus endured the cross” (Hebrews 12:2). Among the host of things scripture teaches us is how to deal with adversity. One mechanism for coping is remembering that “this too shall pass,” and even more that future good awaits us when we endure hard things meantime.

We carry in our hands emblems of his hands, representations of his life poured out for us as an example to us. Taking these elements into ourselves visually portrays a valuable lesson learned and makes tribute to the Teacher who demonstrated the truth we profit from.