Friday, April 18, 2014

Plow Through~

A blessed Good Friday to everyone. 

 
Hebrews 12:2-3 “Keep your eyes on Jesus… He plowed through...”

 
Three GOOD points to ponder:
 

  1. Today of all days is a day to think of everything Christ put up with while on earth.  He was mistreated, falsely accused, slandered, verbally and physically abused, and put to death.  There is nothing you have ever gone through that Jesus doesn’t understand. Hebrews 4:15-16 “Jesus is not out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to Him and get what He is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help."

 

  1. Jesus plowed through all the testing.  One definition of plow is “an instrument used for pulverizing.”  I love that word – pulverize, which means “reduce to dust or powder – to crush completely.”  Jesus plowed through by prayer, wisdom, and love, ultimately allowing Him to defeat death, have victory, and provide us with hope, inspiration, and eternal life.

 

  1. This is the greatest truth we will ever hear: Jesus completely crushed death the moment He rose out of that grave.  And because He did that, we can all call on Him for new beginnings and do-overs in this life.   Most importantly, we invite Him into our hearts so that our souls will never die.  Never ever never!   

 

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Praise Your high and holy risen name!  You totally get us, and we are grateful because no one on this earth fully understands us.  Thank You that You are always ready to give us the help we need to live this life.  We open our arms wide to receive it!  Thank You that You pulverized death, and one day we will celebrate the glories of a perfect heaven because of Your sacrifice.  We invite Your resurrection power into every area of our life that needs newness, restoration, and health.  We invite You to permanently live in our hearts so we can experience forgiveness of sin and eternal life.  AMEN!

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