As Good Friday comes upon us, I pray that we all can take time to remember the great sacrifice that was paid for our sins. The Bible tells us in Romans that we are all sinners. “There is none righteous, no not one,” Romans 3:10 tells us. We didn’t deserve for Jesus to come to earth so that He could be a sacrifice for our sins.
Yet, He loved us enough that He did exactly that. John 3:16 tells us just how loved we are by God. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” He became sin for us so that we might know eternal life with Him.
Jesus was beaten and tortured. He had a crown of thorns pushed into His scalp. He was scourged with a cat of nine tails which had metal and glass and nails attached to the leather straps. His flesh was torn off. And if that wasn’t enough, they nailed Him to a tree. They mocked Him. But they didn’t realize that they were completing what the prophecies had foretold.
The blood that poured from His body was meant to be the sacrifice. Our very own spotless Lamb was willing to let His blood cover our sins. It covered it all. It washes us clean. It makes us whole. And when He rose on the third day, He showed His power, His glory and His might. Our God is a living God who reigns today!
Maybe you’re wondering how you can be washed clean by the blood of a risen Savior? I encourage you to examine your heart today, right now, as you’re reading this. If you don’t know that He is your Lord and Savior, here is a prayer for you to speak to God: I know that I’m a sinner. I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose on the third day. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust You as my Savior.
If you prayed that prayer today, then congratulations! You are a part of the family of God! Don’t forget to share this decision with someone, and get connected with a Christian you know or a church that can help you learn and grow in God’s grace! It’s the best decision you could ever make!
May you have a blessed Easter!
~Erin
Iron Porch 