No other world religion celebrates the death of their leader, because no other religion’s leader got up from the grave. Jesus’ arrest means our release. His death means our life. His resurrection means it is finished – sin, Satan, and death are conquered.
Thank you, Jesus! I could never pay the price for my own sin. Because of your unfathomable love and mercy, I don’t have to. You have paid it all for me! My debt is cancelled! I am free!
It is scandalous and preposterous to think it was the will of Almighty Creator-God to have His Son crushed by His creation for the atrocities His creation committed against Him after He had given us nothing but perfect love and beauty to enjoy. I cannot understand that kind of grace and mercy. But may it change me!
May we be to others as God has been to us. That is, selfless – not concerned for my life or my name, but only for the lives of others and the name of Jesus. May it start today. Tell someone about what Jesus has done for you and bring them to church this weekend.
Pastor Hunter Wright 