~ 3 Events in the Life of Christ Where
He Fought Alone On Our Behalf: The Cross ~
The Situations
~ Jesus Christ stood alone
against the power of darkness on three distinct occasions. The first may be thought of as primarily
physical, the second mental, and the third spiritual. In each case it was a spiritual battle
against the unseen forces of evil (Ephesians 6:11-13). In each of these situations the “Light of the
World” waged war on our behalf against the unseen forces of evil. In conquering each situation He was tackling
basic problems of fallen mankind on earth.
The
Result ~ Jesus
Christ provided, and provides, the solutions to the sin problems which we
encounter today. “We do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our
weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of
grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews
4:15-16).
The Third Event Was The Cross of
Calvary (spiritual) ~ “Now it was about the sixth hour, and there
was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. And when Jesus had cried out with a loud
voice, He said, ‘Father, “into Your hands I commit My spirit.”’ Having said this, He breathed His last. So when the centurion saw what had happened, he glorified God,
saying, ‘Certainly this was a righteous Man!’
And the whole crowd who came together to that sight, seeing what had
been done, beat their breasts and returned.
But all His acquaintances, and the women who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things”
(Luke 23:44-49).
Comments ~ (1)
When Jesus Christ, The Light of the World, was dying on the Cross there was
darkness! Just as many flowers maintain
their faces toward the sun may we keep our faces toward the Son!
(2) As often
noted there is much significance in the torn veil of the temple. No longer are we barred from entering
in. Christians have direct access to
God, The Father, because of the Cross of Calvary. There is no more mediator between God and
man. “Let us
therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find
grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).
(3)
Perhaps the important thing for some of ALN readers is that last phrase where
we find that some “stood at a distance, watching these things.” May that not be true of you!
the key question:
“Who do you say that I am?”
(Matthew 16:15). This is the most
important question you will ever answer. If you do not answer it, or answer it
incorrectly, you have made the biggest mistake anyone can make!
~ Robert
Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE
NOW
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