BECAUSE OF JESUS

“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

Someone said “It’s because of me that this person is saved”.  I submit to you on the authority of the Word of God that is a lie straight from the pits of hell.  It is only when the redeeming cleansing blood of Jesus is applied to our heart for the forgiveness of our sins that we are saved.

If we had something to do with people getting saved, Jesus wouldn’t have had to be beaten beyond recognition, spat on, cursed, mocked, and rejected. left alone and crucified on the cross for our sins.  What really touches my heart is that Jesus could have come down from the cross but He didn’t.

Ray Overholt wrote the hymn “Ten Thousand Angels”.  “He could have called ten thousand angels To destroy the world and set Him free. He could have called ten thousand angels, But He died alone for you and me.”  Think about it.  Jesus stayed on the cross because He loves us.  What love He has for you and me.

Please join me in praising our precious Saviour.  He is the “KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS”.  He is the fairest of ten thousand, the bright and morning Star and He loves you.  Yes, if you are reading this devotion, I am writing to you.  Jesus loves you so much He died for you.  O how I love Jesus.

Joanne Lowe

June 27, 2018