Day 15 of 31
The Purpose of His Death
He gave Himself for our sins
Today's Scripture
“Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:”
Opening thought
Everything God made has a purpose it is fulfilling. All things that were made, both visible and invisible, exist for His great pleasure. Man was created for God's pleasure and to take responsibility for the earth, to govern it and care for it.
The devotional message
Lost in Eden, Redeemed in Christ
However, man lost the presence of God in Eden through the sin of deceit and disobedience. But God, out of His infinite mercy, had already made a plan for man's redemption through His only Son, Jesus Christ.
Today's Scripture gives us one of the reasons for Christ's death: He "gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world." Christ died to save us from our sins. This is also what the angel told Joseph: "...thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21, KJV). While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8).
God Wills That All Be Saved
It was ordained before the foundation of the world that Christ would suffer and die for our sins (1 Peter 1:20). It is the will of God that all men be saved (1 Timothy 2:4). Are you saved? Have you received the forgiveness that Christ gives? If you have not, receive Him now and be saved.
Today's quote
Christ died to save us from our sins.
Reflect on the Word
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What does it mean to you personally that Christ "gave himself for our sins"?
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Have you received the forgiveness that Christ gives?
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How does knowing that God planned your redemption before the beginning affect how you see yourself?
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Put it into practice
Closing prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for giving Yourself for my sins to deliver me from this present evil world. Thank You that, while I was yet a sinner, You died for me. I receive Your forgiveness today. Save me, cleanse me, and help me to live for the pleasure of God, for whom I was created. In Jesus' name, amen.
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