Jesus, Our Atonement

Jesus stepped in as our mediator to become our atoning sacrifice and pay for our sins with His blood.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~ "God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith." When famine struck Israel, David knew there was unfinished business—an offense that had not been atoned for. The Gibeonites still held resentment over Saul’s violation of a covenant made in the name of the Lord. This was more than a political issue; it was a spiritual crisis. Was God truly righteous, just, and faithful to His promises? David sought to make atonement—not just to restore the people of Israel but to uphold the name of the Lord. The atonement price was steep: seven sons of Saul, executed to satisfy the demand for justice. The shedding of blood was the means by which forgiveness was granted, a theme that runs throughout Scripture. The burden of guilt was lifted, the famine was ended, and the integrity of God’s justice was upheld. Does this sound familiar? It should. This event foreshadows the ultimate atonement—Jesus Christ. Like Israel, we are starving in a famine of righteousness. We are dead in sin, burdened by the guilt passed down from Adam. But Jesus, our perfect Mediator, stepped in. He became our atoning sacrifice, shedding His blood so that we could be forgiven. His death on the cross not only secures our redemption but also proves that God is perfectly righteous and just. Prayer Focus: Thank God for His justice and mercy through Jesus Christ. Ask for a heart that seeks righteousness and honors God's faithfulness. Lift up David Marroquin and his family, serving in Guatemala. Pray for the Quechua Lifeword broadcast in Bolivia & Peru. Jesus alone makes things right between us and God—for our good and His glory!