Luke 23:33 (NKJV) 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left.
There they crucified Him.
Crucifixion is one of the most cruel means of execution that was ever developed by any civilization. But it was that exact death that Jesus died, for you and for me.
Too many times, the scourging and the crucifixion of Jesus is portrayed in movies and in paintings to be much less brutal than it really was. And while I understand the logic behind this, since the real acts would be much more than most people could bear to see, it’s important that we understand the extent of the pain and suffering that Jesus endured on the cross, for us.
Jesus left His place in Heaven, came and walked the earth as a man, with the purpose of giving His life for us, to redeem us from our sins.
He did this to give us new life; a life free from the chains of sin and death. A life free from the torments of anxiety, worry and fear. His death and subsequent resurrection destroyed the chains of satan in the lives of all those who embrace Him in faith.
This message isn’t to convict or condemn us, but to remind us of the price that was paid for our lives. It was a very steep price, but with the ultimate reward for us all.
So as we contemplate and ponder on that very high price that was paid for each of us, let’s be sure to honor Him with our lives, as we live them each day.
1 Corinthians 6:20 (NKJV) 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
If you know someone who will enjoy this or be encouraged by it, please feel free to share it with them!
To have the Bible Verse of The Day delivered to your inbox each day, please Click Here and then enter your email address in the box near the upper left corner of the page.