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A Prayer About Why We Love Jesus

     But now he (Jesus) has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. Hebrews 9:26-28

     Dear Lord Jesus, there are so many profound reasons why you are singularly worthy of being loved, praised, trusted and served. But as I begin this day, I want to rehearse some of those many reasons out loud. For any of a number of pseudo-gods, wanna-be-gods and demigods will be clamoring for our heart’s attention and affection today. Help me, my family and friends to love you with focused abandon and unwavering allegiance.

     For, Jesus, you expressly came into the world of time zones and molecules, at the “end of the ages”—at the appointed time in the history of redemption, to “do away with sin”—to take away the sins of your people, which includes my sins. The price was your life of perfect obedience… including obedience to death on the cross. Never let me think or speak of your offering glibly… mindlessly… presumptuously or with a yawn. For the implications of your sacrifice are astounding…

     Of these things we can be certain. Jesus, you’ve exhausted the penalty of our sins. Though I’m still destined to die, I’ve already been delivered from judgment because of your once-and-for-all sacrifice. You’ve broken the power of sin. Sin’s dominion has been destroyed in my life. You’re the boss, and the reign of grace is secure and is expanding. And when you “appear a second time,” you’ll rid my being and the entire cosmos of the very presence of sin.

     Jesus, there is no other savior like you. You’ve born sin and you’re bringing salvation… you’ve born our sin and you’re bringing us salvation… you’ve born my sin and you’re bringing me salvation! Love you… indeed! Wait for you? Like a much-loved Bride longing for her much-anticipated her wedding day. Even so, Lord Jesus, come! So very Amen, we pray… I pray, in your matchless name.

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