"Independence Day: Day 3" for Saturday, 30 June 2018 - goTandem
"Jesus replied, 'I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.'" (John 8:34-36)
Let's take a moment today to remember what Christ actually did for us. This is not meant to be this deep, maudlin reflection but an honest look at what it took for Christ to accept the cross for our freedom.
Christ left heaven with all of its riches and power and traded it for a manger and a life of incredibly humble servitude. He offended his friends with his humility. He made the choice to accept one of the most brutal and humiliating deaths on the cross so we might know what it is to be called sons and daughters of God. But more than all of that, He willingly put himself in a position to experience hell, the absence of the Father, so we would never have to.
But again, this shouldn't be depressing. We should be excited. Christ's sacrifice should push us toward action. The God of the universe has directed a love so great that He was willing to do all of that so we wouldn't have to endure true separation from Him. He accepted the punishment so we wouldn't have to.
And because He has, we are free. We are no longer slaves, but a part of the family forever.
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