4/6/2020
1 Peter 2:24 “Who His own self bare our
sins in His own body on the tree.”
This verse is so powerful, and it humbles
me to my core. In my experience, crucifixion is not something that we, as
Evangelicals, focus on often. Our Catholic brothers and sisters are much more
apt to do so. On my last birthday, my sister-in-law and brother gave me a cross
with the risen Christ on it. I burst into tears as soon as I opened it, for it
blended my upbringing with my ongoing faith journey. I will never forget that
moment and how much it meant to me. The truth of Jesus’ sacrifice and His
resurrection into glory are the most important and powerful acts of sacrifice
and love that have ever occurred in the history of creation. He did it for all
of mankind. In Him we find our hope, and a debt that can never be repaid.
Chambers says, “The Cross was a superb triumph
in which the foundations of hell were shaken. There is nothing more certain in
Time or Eternity than what Jesus Christ did on the cross. He switched the whole
of the human race back into a right relationship with God.”
In this time of uncertainly, there is one truth
that is steadfast and eternal: the love and saving grace of Jesus. Turn to Him,
repent of your sins, and He will give you mercy and peace. You are loved!
For such a time as this.
2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people, who are called by My name,
will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked
ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and will heal
their land.”
May God have mercy on us all
2 comments:
In times such as these, I find comfort, am guided, and begin my prayer with your thoughts. Thank you Lehann.
I am so glad these words bring you comfort Mary.❤ To God be the glory!
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