May 3, 2010
John 19
Pastor Wil Mouer
Many of us have heard the story and read the words in scripture about the crucifixion of Christ. We can become so used to it that it no longer moves us.
I remember when I saw the movie “Passion of the Christ.” This depiction of Christ’s crucifixion moved me deeply. In fact, I have trouble watching the movie again, because it is so real and intense. Now whenever I read the passages detailing this event, I go back to those images that were so vivid in the movie.
When I read John 19, I reflect on the high price for sin. Jesus went through all of that agony for you and me. He did it willingly for my sin and the sins of all humanity. What a Savior we have in Jesus!
It challenges me also to live a life free of sin. Sin is not just action, but happens in our thought-life too. We have a decision to make every day - a choice to flee from sin or to allow it to creep into our lives and set up camp. I don’t want sin to have any part of me.
How does the crucifixion of Christ grip you as you read it? Are there sins in your life that you need to once again “nail to the cross” of Christ? Walk out this day as one who acknowledges your new life in Christ.
Did you know? Pastor Wil has lived in 6 different states: Illinois, California, Ohio, Oklahoma, Kansas and now…North Carolina.
