THE HIGH COST OF SALVATION

The bible describes the agony of Christ and the supreme sacrifice at Calvary as the price of salvation, our passport to God’s presence, the propitiation for our sins, the power of the Christian life and the provider of our blessings. The suffering was dreadful- so much that on the night of His betrayal, He told three of his disciples, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death” (Matt. 26:38); and to the Father, He prayed, “O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt…and being in an agony, He prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground”(Matt. 26:36; Luke 22:44).

He was betrayed by one of his own disciples, denied by his foremost disciples, and deserted by his other disciples. He endured cruel mockery, insults, scourging and had a crown of thorns viciously pressed upon his head.

Christ the son of God bore all the torture and anguish and above all, the pain of separation from the Father at the time He bore the guilt of human race. No wonder then immediately He gave up the ghost, the veil in the temple tore from top to bottom, the earth quaked, the rocks split and the graves opened (Matt. 27:51-52).

Jesus paid the high price of salvation with his precious blood shed on the cross of Calvary. Nothing else could have redeemed man. The prophet Isaiah declared the suffering Messiah to be absolutely without fault. ”Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him…”(Isaiah 53:10).

Sin separate people from God and it will do so forever unless it is forgiven and washed away and there is nothing we can do about it. But the joyful message of Gospel is that God, through the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ has procured for our salvation from sin, sanctification, removal of the Adamic nature, healing of all sicknesses, victory over Satan and demons as well assurance of answers to prayers.

Outside Christ’s sacrifice, there is no other sacrifice for sin as spurgeon once said,” if you to wash your soul in the Atlantic ocean, you might incarnadine (taint) every waves that washes is shores, and yet the crimson spot of your transgressions would still remain; simply plunge into the fountain filled with blood drawn from Immanuel’s veins, and in an instant you are whiter than snow”.

Sinner friend, what are you waiting for? The price of your salvation has been paid by the Lord Jesus Christ. He paid dearly so that you can be justified freely. Now confess your sins, repent and ask Jesus to wash you clean with his atoning blood. Believe on Him today and you will be saved from the power and penalty of sin.

And if you are already saved, then take some time to solemnly recall what it cost your Lord Jesus to redeem you from sin. Ponder on the humiliation and suffering He went through to make you what you are today; then let deeper understanding stir you to a life of greater consecration and commitment to Him. The price of your salvation is very great. Do not despise it!

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