He is Risen: Lent Devotional for Moms and KidsSample

He is Risen

by Tara Davis

Day 12: The Cross (ornament in “E” flag)

Read: Matthew 27:30-37, Matthew 27:50-54

Discuss: Oh, how our heart breaks when we read of our Savior dying. Remembering how the nails pierced His hands and feet, and how the crown of thorns pierced His brow makes our hearts flood with sadness over his death, and sadness over our sins. If only there were another way to save us that didn’t involve our wonderful Jesus dying. But there was not. He gave His life for us so that we would not have to face a death that lasts forever.

As He hung on the cross, He took on all of the wrong things you have done, all of the sins ever committed throughout all history. And He replaced those sins with His forgiving love. He paid the price for our death; He purchased back our life. And all He asks of us is that we trust Him with every ounce of who we are.

His earthly life began to fade away. He cried out, “It is finished!” The debt for our sins had been paid in full. He had made all things right again for those who would choose to follow Him. That day back in the garden of Eden, when man chose His own desires over God’s love, this rescue plan had been set into motion. And now, through Jesus, it was complete. He gave everything for us. Are we willing to give everything, every part of our hearts and lives to Him?

Today is the day to trust in Jesus!