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The figure on the cross... has no such shadow of sin. When he lived on earth, he was tempted in everyway that we are, but he did not sin ( Hebrews 4:5 )
Stainless. Selfless. Even on a sinners cross Jesus holiness illuminates heaven... Many could have spoken on behalf of Jesus, but none did. Until now. Kind words from the lips of a thief. He makes a request. Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom, (paradise)-(Luke 23:42)
The Savior turns his heavy head toward the prodigal child and promises, " I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise".
To those at the foot of the cross, the dialogue was curious. But to those at the foot of the throne, the dialogue was outrageous. They couldn't imagine it. How could the thief come to paradise? How could a soul speckled by sin go to heaven? How could a sinner be saved? They were about to see.
Did an angel move, did a demon stir as they witnessed the answering of the prayer? The sins of the thief ( and all of us) leave him and go to Jesus.
Tiny specks at first, then large flakes, and finally layers of filth. Every evil thought. Each vile deed. The thief's ravings. His cursings. His greed. His sin. All now covering Jesus Christ.
What nauseates God now covers His Son...The one with no sin becomes sin filled. The one sinfilled becomes sinless. It is eternity's most bizarre exchange. Paul explained it like this: Christ took away the curse of the law put on us. He changed places with us and put himself under that curse.
(Galatians 3:13) (From the Devotional by Max Lucado)
None of us deserve what Jesus did for us. There is not one that would think they are worth it. But because of the love of Christ, He made that choice so that you and I can be come free from this sin filled life. He paid the price...what do we give to Him in return? What a Savior... that He would suffer and die for US !!! What a God.. that He would send His only Son to provide for us a sacrifice for our sins. What a love. Do we know any one that would lay down their life like Jesus did so that we can live? We have a choice, life or death. Choose you this day who you will serve, as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Be Blessed In Christ,
Deane
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Posted by Trinity7 on 2008-07-28 23:09:36 | Rating: | Views: 44
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