Thanking Jesus for His Sacrifice By Anne Graham Lotz

Thanking Jesus for His Sacrifice

By Anne Graham Lotz

One morning when I went to a coffee shop for my triple-shot espresso, I couldn’t help but notice the young man in front of me who was ordering his drink. He was tall, athletic, wearing a baseball cap, sweatshirt, shorts—and a prosthetic leg from the thigh down. As we waited for the barista to complete our orders, I asked him if he was a veteran. He said, “Yes, ma’am.” I asked him where he had served, and he said, “Afghan.” I thanked him for his service and his sacrifice, and we talked about peace. I shared that the Bible promises Jesus will bring peace when the governments of this world, and all of our lives, are on His shoulders. The young man left the security of his home to serve in a hostile environment, sacrificing his limb for a war that seems to have no real victory in sight. Jesus understands! He left the security and safety of His heavenly home, came into a hostile environment and didn’t just lose a limb. He laid down His life in a war against sin and death and Satan. How do we thank Jesus for such a sacrifice? By loving and obeying Him more. Would you choose today to love Him more by reading His Word daily and living in obedience to what it says?

Today’s Prayer Dear Jesus, thank You for paying so great a sacrifice for my sins. Have all of me today, Lord. Use me as You see fit for Your good work and pleasure. In Your Name. Amen.