“…Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures…” 1 Cor 15:3b
I just watched a stunningly powerful Good Friday service, which included a reenactment of the brutal execution of Jesus. Emily and I watched, horrified and captivated. It was not gratuitously graphic, but it was hard to watch, simply because it brings home the reality of the cross that we sorely need.
Listening to the powerful audio rendition of the story of Jesus’ false trial and murder shook me (in a really good way, I think). It pressed upon me.
Sometimes I wonder how seriously we take the cross. We say “Christ died for our sins,” but I don’t know if we fully appreciate the weight of the statement. Some state it as little more than a throw-away line to the declaration of a victorious life. Some rush past it as quickly as possible, remaining unaffected by it. But we dare not do so.
Christ died for our sins.
Christ died for our sins.
Christ died for our sins.
Let these words sink in today, if you happen to be reading this.
Tomorrow, Christians will be celebrating the Resurrection; celebrating the defeat of Satan, sin and death. Celebrating that those who have faith in Jesus have been made new creations, with hearts desiring to worship Him.
But for today, remember that Christ died for our sinsâyours and mine. That His death was only necessary because of our rebellion: Our lying, stealing, gossiping, adultery, sexual immorality, hatred, cowardice and pride.
Remember that Christ died, not because you and I are worthy, but because God is.
Remember the cost. The godly for the ungodly.
The righteous for the unrighteous.Â
Remember the cost, and praise God for His mercy.
