Really, he could have saved himself – if he wanted to.
He took 40 lashes minus 1 for me – I wonder how many lashes I have ever taken or willing to take for him.
He took the place of a thug, a known criminal, Barabbas -representing me – was set free and Jesus was condemned to be crucified.
God’s plan was in motion, the religious rulers were ignorant.
When he breathed his last, Heaven sounded a note, the earth trembled at the death of the son of God.
It did not end there, on the 3rd day as the Lord foretold, He rose from the dead, conquering death.
Pilate said he will be forgotten in a week, how wrong he was, His name has been exulted above all names. At His return every knee shall bow and every tongue confess Him as Lord.
Some people had to see him to believe, but blessed are those who have never seen him but yet believe.
Go into all the world and make disciples of all men – that now His command unto us.
The power of resurrection is working in us. Hallelujah!
Shalom,
‘Laolu Oyeyemi