The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.
John 19:31-37
Steps: 11, 12
Jesus died in harmony with the Scriptures. All of the things that God had seen in the future were played out in the life of Jesus, and in His death. No bones were broken, and they looked upon Him whom they pierced. All who believed in Him were disappointed if they looked on His death but those who looked on Scripture were confirmed. Trust in Scripture is more reliable than your eyesight. II Peter 1:16-21.
Prayer for Today: God, thank you for allowing Jesus to die for our addictions. Thank You for allowing it to happen in a way that we can process the idea that You would die to redeem us. It is difficult for us to grasp but when we do grasp it our lives start to change. Thank You for Your grace and love in this most precious gift.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment