As we go about our lives here on earth, busy with family, busy with work, busy with school, busy with friends and the list goes on, sometimes it is easy to get side-tracked and lose sight of who Jesus is. This week as I continued reading The Pilgrim's progress by John Bunyan, this passage paused me to stop and more fully consider who Jesus is and what He has done for us sinners. Here is that passage along with the scriptures it references.
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. (1 Timothy 1:15)
The saying is sure and true and worthy of full and universal acceptance, that Christ Jesus (the Messiah) came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am foremost. 1 Timothy 1:15 AMP
He is the end of the law of righteousness to everyone that believes. (Romans 10:4)
For Christ is the end of the Law [the limit at which it ceases to be, for the Law leads up to Him Who is the fulfillment of its types, and in Him the purpose which it was designed to accomplish is fulfilled. That is, the purpose of the Law is fulfilled in Him] as the means of righteousness (right relationship to God) for everyone who trusts in and adheres to and relies on Him. Romans 10:4
He died for our sins, and rose again for our justification (Romans 4:25).
Who was betrayed and put to death because of our misdeeds and was raised to secure our justification (our acquittal), [making our account balance and absolving us from guilt before God]. Romans 4:25 AMP
He loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood (Revelation 1:5).
And from Jesus Christ the faithful and trustworthy Witness, the Firstborn of the dead [first to be brought back to life] and the Prince (Ruler) of the kings of the earth. To Him Who ever loves us and has once [for all] loosed and freed us from our sins by His own blood. Revelations 1:5 AMP
He is Mediator between God and us (1 Timothy 2:5).
For there [is only] on God, and [only] one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 1 Timothy 2:5 AMP
He ever liveth to make intercession for us (Hebrews 7:25).
Therefore He is able also to save to the uttermost (completely, perfectly, finally, and for all time and eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He is always living to make petition to God and intercede with Him and intervene for them. Hebrews 7:25
What tremendous hope rose in my heart as I read this passage and the referenced scriptures. My understanding of Jesus, His sacrifice for us, and His love for us, grew yet again. My inexpressible gratitude for all He has done and continues to do, interceding on our behalf with our Heavenly Father, grew yet again too. All I can say is, Jesus, thank you, I love you.
Question for today, what stirs in your heart as you read this passage and the scriptures? What would you say to Jesus if you saw Him face to face today?
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