Hills (5)

Bible Reading : Matthew 27:27-44

An old hymn begins with these words : " On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross."This song talks about the place where Jesus was crucified.

Verse 33 of our Bible Reading tells us that the soldiers led Jesus to a " place called Golgotha. ( Golgotha means 'The Place of the Skull.') " We do not know for sure if Golgotha was a hill.But many people think it was a small hill shaped like a skull.

Often we see beautiful pictures or carvings of crosses. These are supposed to remind us of the cross where Jesus died.But the cross where Jesus died was not pretty.It was ugly and cruel.

When Jesus was on the cross, He suffered much pain. He also took all the sins of the world on that cross.He did this so we can have our sins forgiven . Why ? Because He loved us so much.

Have you said " thank you" to Jesus for dying for you? Have you accepted Him as your Savior? If not , I encourage you to do it today!

" And Jesus is the way that all people can have their sins taken away , too." 1John 2:2b

PRAYER : God, thank you for giving my sins. In Jesus' name . Amen.