HE DIED FOR US

"Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;"

Colossians 2:12-14
King James Version

Carrie Elizabeth Ellis Breck wrote a beautiful inspiring hymn about our Saviour "NAILED TO THE CROSS".

"There was One who was willing to die in my stead, That a soul so unworthy might live; And the path to the cross He was willing to tread, All the sins of my life to forgive.

They are nailed to the cross, They are nailed to the cross, O how much He was willing to bear With what anguish and loss Jesus went to the cross! But He carried my sins with Him there.

He is tender and loving and patient with me, While He cleanses my heart of the dross; But there’s no condemnation—I know I am free, For my sins are all nailed to the cross."

Thank God for the unconditional love Jesus gave us when He died on the cross for us. We have a loving Saviour Who loves us even when we hurt Him and fail Him.

Joanne Lowe
February 22, 2023