DAY TWENTY-EIGHT
And they clothed Him with purple; and they twisted a crown of thorns, put it on His head, and began to salute Him, “Hail, King of the Jews!” Then they struck Him on the head with a reed and spat on Him; and bowing the knee, they worshiped Him. And when they had mocked Him, they took the purple off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him out to crucify Him.Mark 15:17–20
This was no way to treat Heaven’s Prince! Purposefully, they crafted a brutal crown of shame. Did they know their crown was not fitting for a king much less the King of all kings? The thorns of guilt and shame were appropriate for a ruthless, harden criminal but not for sinless perfection. This crown of thorns should have been fashioned for us, and yet God’s sweet plan of redemption excused us from sin’s harsh reality. Because of Jesus, we have been crowned with God’s favor!
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March 27, 2008 at 12:09 am
Michelle Bentham
Glory! Glory! She cried… all the way HOME. Because He died, I live, because He suffered I am redeemed, because He was cursed I overcome, because He rose again I have power and authority in Him… He is the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords, our glorious Christ who was and is and is yet to come… He is all we will ever need! We love you Lord, our heart cry out to Your glory!