TO DIE FOR

TO DIE FOR!

Rom 5:6-8

6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

           Our modern language has developed several new phrases, one of which is “to die for.” It is a superlative description of most anything. I once heard a lady describe the desserts at a local restaurant as “to die for.” This recommendation caused our group to use this restaurant as our caterer. Well, the desserts were actually not that good and certainly not “to die for.”

           Paul described an already known fact. Many have ventured and sacrificed their lives to benefit another. Soldiers are prime examples of this selfless sacrifice of life and limb. He said: “for a good man some would dare to die.”

           Now, I’m not perfect, but Jesus thinks I’m “to die for!” He looked beyond my many faults and traded His life for mine. He became me with all my sins and invited me to become Him with all His righteousness. It was like trading jackets with someone! Mine was threadbare and could not protect against the winds of condemnation. His was plush and warm and windproof.

John 15:13

13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Dear Lamb of God, I was guilty but you were smitten. I was on death row but you were the one who died. Thank you for considering me worthy “to die for.” AMEN