In the game of football, there are times when the players get tired so they will sit out for a few plays. When that happens a substitute comes in the game to take their place. When an offensive or defensive lineman goes out, the substitute comes in and takes the punishment on the line so that the starter can have a break.
Do you realize that Jesus is our substitute. Due to our sin, you and I deserve the punishment. However, Jesus takes our place. He takes our punishment by giving His life on the cross
1 Peter 2:24 says, "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree; so that, having died to sins, we might live for righteousness." CSB
Because of what Jesus did on the cross you and I can live for righteousness. We can be made right with a Holy God, not because of anything we have done, but because of Jesus taking our place on the cross. All that you and I have to do is accept this wonderful gift. Jesus will not force us to choose Him. When we do choose to accept Him, He takes away our punishment. He becomes our substitute.
Today, I want to challenge you to reflect on your life with Jesus. Have you accepted His sacrifice on the cross to take away your punishment? If you have, are you living your life for Him? Have you taken the time lately to say thank you Jesus for being my substitute?
The Substitute
In the game of football, there are times when the players get tired so they will sit out for a few plays. When that happens a substitute comes in the game to take their place. When an offensive or defensive lineman goes out, the substitute comes in and takes the punishment on the line so that the starter can have a break.
Do you realize that Jesus is our substitute. Due to our sin, you and I deserve the punishment. However, Jesus takes our place. He takes our punishment by giving His life on the cross
1 Peter 2:24 says, "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree; so that, having died to sins, we might live for righteousness." CSB
Because of what Jesus did on the cross you and I can live for righteousness. We can be made right with a Holy God, not because of anything we have done, but because of Jesus taking our place on the cross. All that you and I have to do is accept this wonderful gift. Jesus will not force us to choose Him. When we do choose to accept Him, He takes away our punishment. He becomes our substitute.
Today, I want to challenge you to reflect on your life with Jesus. Have you accepted His sacrifice on the cross to take away your punishment? If you have, are you living your life for Him? Have you taken the time lately to say thank you Jesus for being my substitute?