“From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.” Matt. 16:21.
An amazing story happened in Kenya.
Eight-year-old Monica broke her leg as she fell into a pit. An older woman, Mama Njeri, happened along and climbed into the pit to help get Monica out. In the process, a dangerous black Mamba snake bit both Mama Njeri and Monica. Monica was taken to Kejave Medical Center and admitted. Mama Njeri went home, but never awoke from her sleep. The next day a perceptive missionary nurse explained Mama Njeri's death to Monica, telling her that the snake had bitten both of them, but all of the snake's poison was expended on Mama Njeri; none was given to Monica. For clarity's sake, the nurse then explained that Jesus had taken the poison of Monica's sin so that she could have a new life. It was an easy choice for Monica. She became a Christian.
According to John, the last words Jesus spoke from the cross were, "It is finished." Whether he meant "finished" as brought to an end, in the sense of finality, or "finished" as brought to completion, in the sense of fulfillment, nobody knows. Maybe he meant both. What was brought to an end was of course nothing less than his life. He died as dead as any man. All the days of his life led him to this day, and beyond this day there would be no other days, and he knew it. It was finished now, he said. He was finished. He had come to the last of all his moments. His death was to bring us all into life. Every life we had prior to His death was transient, from His death comes eternal life. He died so that we may have life.
While the message of Jesus’ death is a central tenet of Christian faith, offering hope and the promise of eternal life to those who believe, not all people are receptive to that message. Many individuals live their lives without a relationship with God and therefore are not in the state to receive the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Don't be found wanting. He went to the cross for you, He will be coming back for you. You must make up your mind to settle the issue of your eternal destiny once and for all with your saviour today. When Jesus will come, will you be rapture-able? The choice is yours.
FURTHER READING:
“And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.” Mark. 8:31.
“Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him.” Rom. 6:8.
DECLARATION:
Dear Abba Father, I thank You for the finished work on the cross of Calvary and the privilege that has made me a partaker. Father, help me to understand the true magnitude of this gift, and to never treat it lightly. I ask for a deeper understanding of your love and sacrifice, so that I may be moved to live in a way that honours Your name. Grant me the wisdom to recognize the needs of others and to share the message of hope and salvation with genuine care and compassion in the mighty name of Jesus.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Esth. 4:1-17.
Esth. 5:1-14.
Esth. 6:1-14.
Esth. 7:1-10.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
“It's His Death That Gave Us Life. The Life We Now Live Is By Faith In Him.”
