Remember Jesus’ Sacrifice

Dec 29

Jesus did not sin. (1 Peter 2:22, Hebrews 4:15, 1 John 3:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21)

Although we sin everyday, there is hope through Jesus Christ. Through His sacrifice, Jesus cleansed us and offered freedom and redemption for the future. This hope is woven through Scripture and reveals the work Jesus did on earth for sinners. He sat and ate with them. He loved sinners and forgave them. He healed them. Most of all, Jesus became their friend and died for their freedom of sin…all while He remained sinless.

Jesus granted freedom through His death on the cross, but not so that we can continue in sin. (Romans 6:1-2) This sacrificial love offered us a chance to choose Christ over our sin and be an example of Him. (John 13:14-15) Jesus also died to restore our relationship with our Father in Heaven. (John 14:6)

This is what we recall and rejoice in every Sunday through communion. (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

As we consider the Last Supper scene in 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Jesus says “do this…in remembrance of Me.”

What if we were to take His words, “do this in remembrance of Me” as a commandment for every day instead of with our communion every Sunday? Jesus not only calls us to partake in the Holy Communion, but He commands us to pick up our crosses daily and follow Him. (Luke 9:23) As disciples, we should attempt to live every moment to remember and reflect on His sacrifice for each of us, not just Sunday mornings.

The way we remember Jesus’ sacrifice is reflected in our spoken words, thoughts, and how we treat other people–even our nonreligious friends.

Jesus died. His body was broken and His blood was shed. We, too, should live in daily sacrifice for Jesus.

We’re so quick to say that we’re willing to die for a loved one…but how many of us can humbly say we are willing to die for Christ?

Ashleigh

Ashleigh is a 21-year-old writer saved by God's grace. She lives in Peoria, IL, but she longs to live in Maine. She has always loved to write, and she desires that her words bring people to the feet of Jesus to find hope. Ashleigh enjoys serving the Lord by uplifting others through baking, writing and sending out encouragement cards.

With her desire to work in college ministry to reach young adults with the Gospel, Ashleigh hopes to pursue a master’s in Theological Studies in the near future. In the meantime, she works at her local church daycare during the week and hopes to volunteer more now that she's a recent college graduate. She also enjoys reading, baking, crocheting and an occasional hike.

You can connect with her on instagram here.