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ABIDING IN EASTER - LENT DEVOTIONAL by BRYAN CRAIG

DAY 29

He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

1 Peter 2:22-25 ESV

Maybe you are thinking, “This sounds like the same theme.” Or “This verse has been used during this Lenten series.” It feels that way because there are SO many verses about Jesus and His sacrifice. This is the Gospel. If a pastor only preached one message the rest of his life, this would be it. Maybe if we hear it 45 days in a row during Lent, it will finally sink in! Jesus was sinless and truthful, yet He suffered and died on the Cross, bearing our sins. He did this, so we could die to sin and live in righteousness. We were sick with sin and destined for Hell, but by His sacrifice, we are healed. Those of us who believe this truth and have received it have found the green pastures of peace, right at Jesus, our Shepherd’s feet.

APPLICATION:

By Jesus’ wounds, you are healed. Return to Him, worship Him, pray to Him, tell Him He is your Shepherd, your Master and your heart belongs to Him alone.