This week, as you reflect upon the events of Jesus’ last few days on earth, see yourself in the sandals of those individuals who played a pivotal role in Christ’s crucifixion, then in the sandals of Jesus Himself, and allow yourself to feel the emotions as the events unfold:
Judas’ betrayal
Caiphas’ dogged determination
the testimonies of the two false witnesses
Peter’s denial, not once but three times
the lead-tipped whip
Pilate’s concession
the crowd’s manic outcry as they made their choice
the abandonment
the cruel cross
the pounding of the nails into the hands and into the feet
the utter thirst
the bleeding side…
Jesus Christ experienced all this so that you don’t have to. He was innocent! He gave His life so that you may have Life. Unless you allow Jesus to come into your life, you are lost in your sins – without Him you are without hope of eternal life.
Amen†
In the Sandals of… ©2014 Shelley Johnson 14-Apr-2014
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