“For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy places by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured. For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come. Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.” Hebrews 13:11-15
“The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.” Psalm 69:9
“I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord… that I may gain Christ… that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.” Philippians 3:8,10
“He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.” Hebrews 11:26
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12
“If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.” Peter 4:14
The unblemished Lamb of God carried man’s sin and endured its punishment outside the camp, inviting us into a mysterious, eternal fellowship. Present reproach was all for future glory.
Let us go to Jesus. The call requires will, initiative, and action. Outside the camp. Away from worldly life, entanglements, occupations, removed to the place apart. And bear the reproach he endured. Take on Christ’s suffering by becoming like Him in every way: humble, righteous, fixed on things above rather than earthly things. This will invite criticism, ostracism, rejection, hatred. (Matthew 10:22; John 15:18; Philippians 2:5-8; Colossians 3:1-2; 2 Timothy 3:12)
It is not natural to gravitate outside the camp toward suffering, but for the Christian, the inclination is toward Jesus. The flesh wants nothing of pain, yet the soul longs for spiritual intimacy, which in heaven’s economy, will involve becoming like Him in every way, including crucifixion to self. When we live in the flesh by faith, we will share in His sufferings and reproach, and can find there outside the camp of the world’s comforts a fellowship like none other. Oneness with Christ nurtures hope of the eternal city to come. (Galatians 2:20)
How willing am I to go to Jesus – not just Jesus in heaven satisfied and glorified, but Jesus outside the camp, ridiculed and pierced? How familiar am I with an existence outside the camp – where things of this world fade away and motivations and perspective are hitched to the unseen and eternal? Do I prefer to blend into the crowd, or stand out boldly for righteousness and the truth of the gospel? For what witness to Jesus have I borne reproach? If not, how distinct am I among my work peers, my neighbors, unbelieving family and friends? What will I do to discover the mystery of sharing in Christ? (Isaiah 53:3-11)
Lord God, make me willing and thankful to share the space outside the camp of this world with you, to your glory. 
As the rain and snow 