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October 22, 2007
VERSE:
And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public
spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
-- Colossians 2:15
http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Colossians+2:15
THOUGHT:
Crucifixion was so hideous, so inhumane and vile, that the word
"crucify" was not considered appropriate in polite speech in Greek
culture. Crucifixion was reserved for the scum of society who were
considered a threat to the government. Jesus endured this hideous
death. But what Satan had intended for the humiliation of God,
Jesus turned into the humiliation of Satan and his evil angels. He
made a public spectacle of them. He turned their torture stick of
shame into an altar of glory. He transformed the gory fury of hell
into a sacrifice of forgiveness. He redirected evil's power to kill
and made it a place to heal. While we deplore the unspeakable
sacrifice and shame that Jesus bore on the cross for us, we also
rejoice that the evil one and his hoards of hate are broken. Their
apparent victory is turned into their defeat. What was supposed to
be God's greatest shame becomes his greatest grace, which ransoms
us from Satan's grasp.
PRAYER:
No words, holy and righteous Father, can ever express my
appreciation for your plan, your sacrifice, and your salvation. No
song of praise, no heartfelt poem, no letter of love can ever
express the thanks I have, dear Jesus, for your loving and powerful
sacrifice. Thank you for saving me from sin, death, and a life
without meaning. To you, dear Father, and to you, Lord Jesus, I
offer my life as my gift of thanks and praise. Amen.
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