26. The cross was the measure of the Lord's willingness to endure. In Heb. 12:2, it is written of Jesus, " Who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." This, believer, is thine example. For the joy set before thee, endure the cross, despise the shame, and soon the bosom and the throne of Jesus shall be thy rest.