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ABIDING IN EASTER - LENT DEVOTIONAL by BRYAN CRAIG

DAY 14

For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. It has been testified somewhere,

“What is man, that you are mindful of him,
or the son of man, that you care for him?
You made him for a little while lower than the angels;
you have crowned him with glory and honor,
putting everything in subjection under his feet.”

Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

Hebrews 2:5-9 ESV

Jesus baffled the world when He came to us. He came in a humble manger, lived in a carpenter’s household and hid in obscurity most of his life. He did not appear to be of holy royalty. This verse from Hebrews even says Jesus was made lower than the angels. Yes, this King of kings, because of a greater plan, allowed Himself humiliation, disgrace, rejection, suffering and death. As much good as He did and love that He showed, so many hated Him. For a moment, the world seemed out of control and evil appeared to be winning. Yet, when He breathed His last breath, He accomplished everything He had planned. His life, His death, was for us.

APPLICATION:

Have you thought much about how personal Jesus’ mission was? Do you believe He died on that cross for YOU? Have you thanked Him lately?