Lifting The Curse

The empty tomb is proof that God accepted Jesus’ sacrifice as payment for our sins.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~ "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us." Rizpah’s heartbreaking vigil over the bodies of her sons reminds us of the weight of covenant-breaking. Day and night, she fought off scavengers, mourning the gruesome consequences of sin. Her sorrow moved David to act, gathering the bones of Saul and his sons for a proper burial. And then, the curse was lifted—the famine ended, the rain fell, and the land was restored. But this was just one curse, in one place, at one time. Humanity carries a greater burden—the curse of sin. Our rebellion against God has separated us from Him, leaving us spiritually dry, longing for renewal. Just as Israel’s curse was removed through burial, our ultimate curse was removed through Christ’s death and resurrection. Jesus became the atonement for our sin, and His empty grave is the undeniable proof that God accepted His sacrifice. He alone bridges the gap between us and God. Because of Christ, the famine is over, the curse is removed, and all who trust in Him have access to the Father. Is your life marked by spiritual famine? Come to the King who has mediated for you, who has made atonement, and who lifts the curse. Surrender to Him today. Prayer Focus: Thank Jesus for becoming your atonement. Ask God to restore any dry or broken areas in your life. Lift up Denis Lopez and his family, serving in Honduras. Pray for the Sign Language-American Lifeword broadcast in the USA. Jesus is the Good King who has made things right. Will you trust Him today?