May 10, 2009 God’s Love
Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 18; Psalm 56; Matthew 27
Scripture Focus:
Matthew 27:27–31 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” Then they spat on Him, and took the reed and struck Him on the head. And when they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to be crucified.
Observation:
This Bible portion, though familiar from reading it many times, never ceases to horrify me. How horrible it must have been to be given over to the mob, so to speak. In this case, it was a troop of soldiers. This was only part of what Jesus endured as he willingly sacrificed his life for me.
Application:
How can I respond to such sacrifice? My heart fills with gratitude and my momentary afflictions are put into proper perspective.
Prayer:
Abba Father, thank you for sacrificing your only Son that I might have eternal life.
