How well do you do at hammering nails? Do you hammer like lightening; never striking the same place twice? Do you find yourself hitting the wrong nail; the one on your thumb? The only way I can think of to keep from hitting my thumb when hammering nails is to have someone else hold the nails. Anyone want to volunteer?
Though we earnestly focus on rightly living life, our aim is not always accurate. When it comes to righteousness, we don’t always hit the proverbial nail on the head. We miss and must try again. May we encourage one another to not give up trying. However, let us rejoice that there was One Who was willing to put Himself in the path of the nails on our behalf.
Peter stated. . .
“(24) 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.” (1 Peter 2:24 ESV)
Jesus did not die as a martyr for a cause in the way many of His disciples have. Jesus died as our Savior to rescue us from our sins and deliver us from the wrath of God. (Romans 5:9) He accepted the nails in our place. In Him we have the righteousness of God (Philippians 3:9) that we could never attain ourselves. Therefore, when it comes to our salvation, it is Jesus Who nailed it for us! Jesus, going to the cross, has brought about the spiritual healing and wholeness we need. Praise God for such an adequate provision on our behalf. May our daily life reflect our sincerest appreciation for that deliverance.
Have a great day APPRECIATING WHAT JESUS SECURED FOR US!
Carl
