Thursday, March 14, 2002
Thursday, March 14, 2002
He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we
might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.
That is what the cross means to Christians: "all this was done to save you."
(1 Peter 2.24
NRSV)
In California a small boy accidentally fell into an abandoned mine shaft. His playmate ran for
help. Rescue workers moved in by the score. Heavy machinery was brought in and tons of dirt
began to be moved. Finally, after two days and nights of digging, the rescue operation was
completed. The little boy was rescued successfully and appeared to be in excellent condition.
His mother said later about his condition, "Well, he was very hungry and very dirty." After a
night in the local hospital, he was released and sent home in good health. In a couple of days
he persuaded his father to go back to the place where the accident occurred. The little boy
was shocked! He saw a mountain of earth that had been removed by great machinery. He
looked up at his father and said, "Daddy, do you mean they did all of this for me?" His father
hugged him tightly and with tears said, "Yes, my son, all this was done to save you."
Dear God, when trials come my why, help me to remember the gift of Jesus' cross. Amen.
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