Reflections of Joy: They Could've Been Mine

As Easter approaches, I’m thinking about what Jesus went through on my behalf (on behalf of all who would believe)…

…that crown of thorns – my thoughts are not always good and pure, my mind is often led by selfish motives. I even think judgemental thoughts towards others. That crown of thorns could’ve been mine.

…those nails that split His hands – my deeds have many times have not been kind. I’m guilty of taking and not giving, reaching for things that will not matter in the end. Those nails could’ve been mine.

…the spikes that held His feet to the wood – I have walked the path of sin, I have gone to places that are just bad news. My path has not always been straight and good. Those spikes could’ve been mine.

…a spear that pierces His side and maybe even His heart – my heart often is full of self and pride, my motives are for selfish glory rather than to glorify our Saviour. I know all too well who I am without His grace. A spear could’ve been mine.

…rejection from His Father; left forsaken in the moments of death.

But He took it all! He took what could’ve been mine. He took it to set me free. He takes my sin and pays the penalty for it, and gives me His righteousness. Oh what a Saviour, Redeemer, Lord, and Friend!

Let us rejoice in His goodness and love this season, and let us remember what He has done for us.

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