Jesus was Given for Me

It should go without saying, Jesus was given for me. Jesus was sent to this world as a replacement to receive the consequences of sin. I am just one of those that are sinners (all of us are by the way). Jesus was the substitute for my punishment, and that punishment is great.

The compassion and unconditional love of God is shown in His giving of Jesus to be that substitute for me. I am certainly not deserving of it, but God gives anyway. Even before He was to be sacrificed for my sin, Jesus knew and accepted it. He went so far as to tell others it was going to happen and where He had the authority to stop it, Jesus willingly accepted His role in saving all of the sinners of this world. And, in His last hours, he only asked that we remember Him in His sacrifice and for that which was given.

“¹⁹And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” ²⁰And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.” — Luke 22:19-20 (ESV)

I can see here in the above verses that Jesus was fully committed to the act of sacrificing Himself for me. He did not shy away, and was confident in letting everyone know it was to happen and there was no stopping it. Jesus was given for me.

I have to remember that Jesus did this. Every day, I have to remember. I have to live in confidence that I will not have to suffer because He suffered for me. I have to know that whatever I consider persecution here in this world pales in comparison to what Jesus endured for me. Each morning as I study His word, I have to dive in and learn to honor Him and bring glory to His name as I owe Him for saving my life through His sacrifice. I have to accept the fact that Jesus was given for me. He willingly was given and gave His body, blood, and physical life for me.

What is your approach to the life you have? Are you aware that someone sacrificed for you? What if you accepted that Jesus was given and gave Himself for you as a substitute for your sin?