Daily Devotional Day & Night

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

Today's scriptures are about the priceless gift of our salvation. There are but so many things that money could by, and even the richest man has his share of trials and tribulation. Actually the more money a person has, usually equals to the more problems and responsibilities they're faced with. The things that matter the most in life, are the things that money can't buy, like love, joy, peace, and happiness, because those things come from God. Most importantly, you can't buy salvation. The blood of the Lamb was shed for all who believe in Him. Jesus was given for our sins, simply because God loves us, nothing more or nothing less. He didn't give up His life to persuade us to do anything in return, but love Him. He didn't take on the burden of our sins, and then sent us a bill, but He wiped our slate clean. Jesus was more than willing, and able, to atone for our sins, and He did without complaining. I'm sure, as He was hanging on that cross, He thought about us, and questioned our worthiness. He outright asked God "why have you forsaken me?" (Matt. 27:46) I believe that in that moment His human side kicked in. Right after He said that, it's written that Jesus "yielded up His spirit" (Matt. 27:50). Even down to His last breath, which He suffered just for us, He had the ability to take Himself down from the cross. He could’ve ended His suffering right there, and punished all who plotted to kill Him, but instead, He remained obedient to the will of God, and gave up His life. What if Jesus had disobeyed God, and went into hiding like Jonah? What if He succumbed to the enemy’s temptations that day in the wilderness? What if God continued to allow us to suffer, and never offered Himself as a sacrifice for our sins? After all, He did give us the ability to choose right from wrong. The process of reaping what we sow has been in existence since the creation of mankind. There are numerous "what if" questions we could ask about the past, and the relevance of Jesus’ Crucifixion, but the main thing we need to know is that it was done out of love. God has forgiven and forgotten our sins, through Christ, and for that, we can do nothing but praise and worship Him. Worthy is the Lamb of God... Hallelujah! I've been looking for answers to so many things in my life for years, but the answers were always within me. Paul wrote: Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. (Gal. 5:1) The sacrifice of of Christ frees us from bondage, and allows us to be whole again. There's no better reward than that. I'm forever indebted to Jesus, because He's given up His life for me. He'll never force us to love Him, but He simply gives us the opportunity. Paul went on to say: And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith... From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. (Gal. 6:9-10, 17) Okay, one more "what if" question, and I want you to really think about this one... What if Jesus grew weary before He completed His task? I don't know the answer to that, but I thank God that He did. We live with the power of Christ, by His blood, and His marks are also inside of each of us. Take that authority and live in victory, because it comes at price that could only be repaid by love. If you haven't already, take the God quiz today. Jesus’ blood was shed for each of us, not just for the seemingly "perfect" people, but all who come. My favorite verses today are: Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, ... but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: ... manifest in these last times for you who by him do believe in God ... that your faith and hope might be in God. (1 Peter 1:18-21)

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