To Be Least
"For he who is least among you all--he is the greatest." (Luke 9:48)Saturday, March 13, 2004
Humbled in his presence. . .
Just as there were many who were appalled at him -
his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man
and his form marred beyond human likeness- (Isaiah 52:14)
his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man
and his form marred beyond human likeness- (Isaiah 52:14)
These words really spoke to me. Jesus, our Lord and our Savior, went through incredible pain and torture. He was so disfigured that he no longer looked human. He went through all this for you, and me. It was our sins that placed him on that cross, our sins that he carried.
But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:4)
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:4)
A mere human most likely could not endure that pain, that agony that our Lord did. He was willing to die even though he was perfect and without sin.
He was assigned a grave with the wicked,
and with the rich in his death,
though he had done no violence,
nor was any deceit in his mouth. (Isaiah 53:9)
and with the rich in his death,
though he had done no violence,
nor was any deceit in his mouth. (Isaiah 53:9)
The penalty of sin is death. Jesus had committed no sin, yet he was put to death. Because he had committed no wrong death had no hold on him. Three days after he died on that rugged cross he rose again and met with the disciples. He talked with them and ate with them for a period of forty days. Then he ascended into heaven before their eyes.
What joy do we as followers of Jesus Christ have that we possess the promise of eternal life with him. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus has defeated death. Through his death and resurrection he paid for each and every one of our sins. That after our body here on earth dies we can live in with our Father for eternity.
I praise God for his goodness and faithfulness. How is it that I, a wretched sinner, would be shown amazing grace by God? I am humbled by his forgiveness and love for me. I pray to Lord Jesus Christ that I would continue in him, who's blood has set me free from bondage of sin.
Words are not enough to express my appreciation of all that he has done for me.
God bless.
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