Devotion:
Read Matthew 27:22-50.
Jesus is crucified. This is the core of Scripture. The crucial accomplishment of Christ occurred on the cross. This was the moment in which “God put the wrong on him who never did anything wrong.” (2 Corinthians 5:12 MSG) God put all our sins, everything we’ve done wrong, on him. He was beaten, tortured, mocked, but he didn’t say a word. He was forsaken for you and for me. Meditate on that thought . . . Christ died for you. . . for me . . .
Max Lucado says it this way, “God didn’t overlook your sins, lest he endorse them. He didn’t punish you, lest he destroy you. He instead found a way to punish the sin and preserve the sinner. Jesus took your punishment, and God gave you credit for Jesus’ perfection”.
Personal Worship Option:
Prayer for the day: Dear Jesus, it is incomprehensible that you would take my place and plead for my life. I give you thanks and praise for your ultimate sacrifice. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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