Have you ever questioned the love of somebody who is very important to you or tried to prove that you love somebody when they did not belief it?
A story is told of a young boy and a soldier who served in the army during the Boer War. The 12yr old born-again boy was assigned to a tent with godless soldiers. One day,a thief was traced to the tent& the colonel in charge issued his ultimatum to the whole camp,the culprit was given an opportunity to identify himself and take his punishment if he doesn't respond then the entire company would be punished with 10 lashes of whip upon bare back. But if one man would step forward to take th punishment,the rest would be spared. After a tense silence the bugle boy stepped forward and said,"Sir,I'll be that man."
With anger,the Colonel cried out,"How can you let an innocent lad take your punishment? No one moved!
True to his word,the Colonel order that the boy's back be bared and was whipped and he fainted beneath the bitter blows,suddenly the thief,one of the soldiers in the tent rushed from the ranks and shouted,"Stop! I'm the thief! I'll take my own punishment! Then the boy whispered,"It's alright. I'll take your punishment." And he did.
With anger,the Colonel cried out,"How can you let an innocent lad take your punishment? No one moved!
True to his word,the Colonel order that the boy's back be bared and was whipped and he fainted beneath the bitter blows,suddenly the thief,one of the soldiers in the tent rushed from the ranks and shouted,"Stop! I'm the thief! I'll take my own punishment! Then the boy whispered,"It's alright. I'll take your punishment." And he did.
Personally,don't know if I can take your punishment no matter how much I say I love you. Love prompted Christ's incredible act of sacrifice and suffering on th hill of Golgotha. He was nailed on the cross and there He died!
That's love without limit. As those three hours of darkness drew to conclusion Jesus triumphantly proclaimed"IT IS FINISHED" John 19:30. The price of my/your sin has been paid. The sting of Satan the viper,has been de-fanged.
That's love without limit. As those three hours of darkness drew to conclusion Jesus triumphantly proclaimed"IT IS FINISHED" John 19:30. The price of my/your sin has been paid. The sting of Satan the viper,has been de-fanged.
Easter is almost here,remember Jesus is th reason for the season.
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