Day 308

Matthew 27:32-56; Mark 15:21-41; Luke 23:26-49; John 19:17-37.  “At the Cross”

          “[God] cancelled the record that contained the charges against us.  He took it and destroyed it by nailing it to Christ’s cross.  In this way, God disarmed the evil rulers and authorities.  He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross of Christ” (Col. 2:14,15).
         This week’s devotional theme has concentrated on the opposition to Jesus Christ.  He did nothing wrong, but was hated by more people.  The height of opposition was apparent at the cross.  Yet at the cross He paid our debts, but still instead of gratitude He received rejection.  However, as the verse above reminds us, Jesus was victorious none the less.  He accomplished what He set out to do.  He conquered death as He promised.  He sits now at the right hand of the Father still interceding for us.  His work on the cross was permanent, once for all.  He interceded for us then and still intercedes.  God, through Jesus Christ, reveals His love for us on a regular basis (Rom. 5:8).

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?