And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes on him.
Mark 15:20
What indignities our gentle Lord Jesus suffered at the hands of those rough soldiers as they thrust a crown of twisted thorns on his lovely brow, jeeringly calling out to him, Hail, King of the Jews. A few hours later they stripped him again and nailed him naked to a Roman cross, bearing the mocking superscription, Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews. One day they will look on him whom they have pierced (Zech.12:10) and marvel at the glorious appearance of the King of Kings in all his triumphant splendour. A contrast for us to consider joyfully today!
Daily Reading: Psalm 26
Bible in One Year: Galatians 6; Ezekiel 2-3; Psalm 149
