The cross was Jesus's ultimate lesson: not how to endure suffering, but how to radically refuse its dominion by choosing the invincible power of trust, faith, and complete forgiveness for the world and for the self.
**John 3:16:** "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
**Joshua 1:9:** "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."