He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus over to their will. (Luke 23:25)
Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong. (40-41)
Lord, it’s hard to grasp what you did for me on the cross. I was condemned, justly condemned, receiving the due “rewards” for my deeds. (Romans 6:23)
You, on the other hand, were innocent, having done nothing wrong. But you were delivered over to the cross, while I, like Barabbas, was released.
Did Barabbas ever wonder, “Why me? Why was I released?”
Did he ever wonder, “Why Jesus? Why was he crucified?”
Was he among those at your cross, watching? Was he one of those beating his chest as he went back home?
Lord, I have no words for what you did for me.
Amazing love!
Billy James Foote
How can it be that you my King would die for me?
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