HE DIED FOR US

“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

Isaiah 53:5 KJV

Jesus, what a compassionate tender hearted Saviour!  He died for us.  He had never sinned, had never done anything wrong yet He allowed them to beat Him beyond recognition, curse Him, spit on Him, mock Him and treat Him worse than anyone has ever been treated or ever will be treated.

Every time I think about Jesus suffering all that anguish and heartache for me, I am overwhelmed with love for Him that He should love me so much He died for me.  Not only was He beaten physically, His heart was also broken as He hung on the cross wounded and bleeding for you and for me.

Marvin P. Dalton wrote the beautiful inspiring hymn “Oh What A Savior”.  It is my favorite hymn.  There is no one like Jesus. Nobody loves you like Jesus loves you and nobody ever will.  Think about it!  He stayed on the cross when He could have come down.  What a Saviour, this Jesus of Nazareth!

Precious Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us so much that You gave Your beloved Son to die for our sins.  Thank You for giving me the privilege of serving Jesus and thank You for adopting me into Your family.  I love You, Father.  I love You, Jesus.  I love You, Holy Spirit.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

January 10, 2017