“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed”. Isaiah 53:5

Working on this illustration really made me start think about the importance of what Jesus did for me. It also convicted me a little bit, and I started examining my life.

On Sunday, we always take the Lord’s Supper at church as a memorial of Christ’s death, burrial and ressurection. We partake in the two emblems: the unlevened bread which symbolizes Christ’s body beaten and broken, and the fruit of the vine which is a symbol for Christ’s blood that was shed on the cross.

It always reminds me of God’s love for me, and the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross. The pain and agony he had to endure with the intensity I can’t even begin to imagine, and yet he went through it without one complaint.

And the amazing part is, he did it for me. For my sins; my shortcomings. For every lie I’ve ever told, and each time I cheated on a test. He even did it for the times I did something hurtful to someone, and everytime I’ve commited sexual immorality in my heart. In spite of all the sin in my life, Jesus died anyway, taking the punishment that should have been mine.

How blessed I truly am to know forgiveness and grace; to know a God who loves me so much he would die for me just so I could live with him forever in heaven, and share in the inheritence with his son, Jesus. And the best part is, he offers it free of charge. Now that just blows my mind.

My Prayer: Holy Father in heaven, thank you for demonstrating your love for me, that while I was still a sinner, Christ died for me. I’m in awe how you could offer salvation to me freely, but I am thankful that you do. I accept it with a grateful heart.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.