From Sanctuary by David Jeremiah
He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. –2 Corinthians 5:21
I once heard someone say that of all men who ever lived, Barabbas
should have the best understanding of vicarious substitution. Somebody
died in his place. This murderer and thief walked out a free man, the
crowds cheering his release. At the same time, an innocent Jesus was
sentenced to die.
But Barabbas isn’t the only one who can say that Jesus died in his
place. We can all say that Jesus Christ died on that cross for us, just
as He did for Barabbas. In the words of 2 Corinthians 5:21,
“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become
the righteousness of God in Him.” Jesus died that we might live. He was
bound that we who are in bondage to sin might be set free.
When word of his freedom came, he had to walk out of that cell to be
truly free. Through Christ, the cell door has sprung open. All we have
to do is say, “I accept what Christ did for me, and I will now live in
the light of that truth.”
Today's Bible Verse...
Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you. —1 Timothy 4:14
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Life
seems so busy, so full of distractions and "to do" lists. Let's not let
our "busyness" keep us from our Father's "business." Let's find the
ways God has gifted us to serve him and his people; then let's dedicate
ourselves to that with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
My Prayer...
Gracious God, you have blessed me in so many different ways. Thank you for all these touches of your grace. But Father, I need your help to more clearly see how you have gifted me to serve you and to more passionately make that service a key priority in my life each day. Thank you for always hearing my prayers. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
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