Then Jesus cried with a loud voice and died. Mark 15:37 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Jesus finishes his work as our ransom from sin and death. Please ponder
the incredible words of Mark 15:37. God in human flesh dies. He dies
because he allows his life to be taken. He dies as one of us. He dies
in pain, humiliation, rejection, and ridicule. He dies because he loves
us and wants to free us from our sin by his blood. He completes the
work that God has given him to do in his incarnation.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Almighty God, I cannot even begin to imagine how this moment of Jesus'
death impacted your heart and the hosts of heaven. In my human heart,
just reading this story makes me want to shout "Hallelujah!" in praise
to your Son for the victory he wins by laying down his life. At the
same time, my heart breaks at the thought of our human rebellion -- our
utter sinfulness -- that placed Jesus on the Cross both physically and
spiritually. During this time of year as we think of Jesus' birth, I am
reminded once again that he was born to pay this horrible price. Thank
you for my redemption. Thank you for paying such a horrible price to
win that redemption. All praises be to you, O God, the Father of grace
and to your Son and my Savior who paid the price for my sin.
Hallelujah! Amen.
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