Daily Devotional
The Thorns That Belonged to Us
“When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’ Then they spat on Him, and took the reed and struck Him on the head.”
Matthew 27:29-30
April 16, 2025
Ponder This
Those who paint and depict the Lord Jesus on the cross are kind. We would not want to see a picture that portrayed Him literally. His face was so brutalized you could not tell whether it was the face of a man or an animal. Remember, with their hands they had snatched the beard from His face. Can you imagine that? With their fists, they had battered that face and loosened His teeth. Blood ran down His nostrils, mingled with the filthy spittle from their mouths.
If you think about it, if Adam had not sinned, thorns would never have grown on this Earth. Jesus wore that crown as He bore that curse. The thorns Jesus wore on His head speak of the hardship, sorrow, and death that come with sin. Are you having heartaches? Are you having sorrow? Do you know sickness? This thorny pathway that we walk is because of sin. When Jesus died on the cross, He was crowned with thorns that belong to us.
- What are the pains of sin you are facing right now? How are you encouraged to remember Jesus has taken sin on for you?
- How does remembering Jesus’ sacrifice change the way you live for Hm?
Practice This
Thank God for taking on the curse of sin so you could be with Him.
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With space for personal reflections, prayers, and insights, this journal guides you through key Bible passages illuminating the path from Calvary to the empty tomb, inviting you to meditate on the Scriptures, pray, and write as you grow in faith.
