He Trusts In God

And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when he tasted it, he would not drink it. And when they had crucified him, they divided his clothes among themselves by casting lots; then they sat down there and kept watch over him. Over his head they put the charge against him, which read, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.”

Then two bandits were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. Those who passed by derided him, shaking their heads and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders were mocking him, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he wants to; for he said, ‘I am God’s Son.’ The bandits who were crucified with him also taunted him in the same way.

From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And about three o’clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, “This man is calling for Elijah.” At once one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it one a stick, and gave it to him to drink. But the others said, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him.” Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice and breathed his last.

Matthew 27:33-50

Mankind was bound by sin, and there was no hope of escape unless God took our place. And that is exactly what happened. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on our behalf and paid the penalty for our sins.

He provided a way for releasing us from eternal punishment. There is no way to explain or to write what the true meaning of Christ’s sacrifice for the sins of mankind has meant. Its full significance is beyond our comprehension.

Have you confessed your sin and asked Jesus Christ to be your personal Savior? If not, there is no better time than today.

Trust in Him, and you will know what it means to be unchained by the cross.

Step out of sin’s slavery and into salvation’s freedom – trust Christ.

Our Daily Bread – May 21, 2006