TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:

“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18)

TODAY’S THOUGHT:

I came across the following story of Rembrandt and one of his paintings.

“If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the various facial expressions and actions of the people involved in the awful crime of crucifying the Son of God. Finally, your eyes would drift to the edge of the painting and catch sight of another figure, almost hidden in the shadows. Art critics say this is a representation of Rembrandt himself, for he recognized that by his sins he helped nail Jesus to the cross.”

The Bible tells us in Romans 3:23 that all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Not one of us is perfect. Humanity has been infected with the curse of sin, but 2,000 years ago Jesus Christ came to this earth and lived a perfect life. Jesus became the sacrificial lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world.

The blood of Jesus Christ is the antidote, the cure, for the poison of sin. It is through the sacrifice of Jesus that we have victory over sin and the promise of eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Today if you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior I invite you to pray and ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and allow Him to be the Lord of your life. The price has been paid. It’s a free gift. Receive Him today!

TODAY’S QUOTE:

“Jesus was crucified, not in a cathedral between two candles, but on a cross between two thieves.”  —George F. MacLeod