Worthy!

Worthy!

Hebrews 5:7-8 KJV

[7] Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; [8] though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

Not much is known about the writer of the book of Hebrews, but there is no doubt as to the eternal dimensions of the messages in the book. The verses under consideration take a look at the life of Jesus, the Son of God. It has to be made clear from the start that whatever it is that Jesus did had to come of His own freewill. There is no force on earth that is strong enough to compel Him to do what He does not want to do. There is no power on earth, not now, not ever, that could have forced Him to the cross. This sacrifice had to come from His heart, and that is what we got. An amazing God, Omnipotent and Omniscient, capable of miracles, signs and wonders, yet subjecting His Son to some of the most cruel experiences anyone could ever have. Reflect on this: what was so serious that such a sacrifice was the only thing that could address it? 

The Son of God, the second person in the Trinity, the Word of God by whom heaven and earth were made, was sent in the flesh, just as I am presently, so He could feel what I feel, walk in my shoes, and be able to offer the perfect sacrifice for me. If He came as God, it is not likely that anyone could even lay a hand on Him, not to talk of putting Him to death. He came like me, so He could save me. He also looked like me, so that after the sacrifice He made, I could now look like Him. Before anyone thinks it was easy, recall all that He did in the Garden of Gethsemane, as He waited for the cross. He prayed that the cup of suffering may pass over Him, but He also knew that the way to save mankind was to go to the cross. At some point, as He prayed, His sweat became like blood. Even angels came and strengthened Him, but nothing could stop Him from going to the cross. What love! What sacrifice!!. What pain!!!

Reflect on this: the Son of God had to undergo so much suffering and pain, because of me. By the things He suffered, the Son of God had to learn obedience. Reflect also on this: if God did not spare His own son, but gave Him up for our sake, is there any excuse that would be accepted by God if we reject the sacrifice of His son? If the Son could pay such a high price for sin, what do you think is a good reason for not accepting the offer of salvation that has been made to all men? If the cross of pain, suffering and death cannot save you, what else do you think can? God has declared that sin has been dealt a mortal blow, and all who come to the saving knowledge of the One who went to the cross enjoy the benefit of earthly freedom from the power and influence of sin, uttermost joy and eternal life with God. God has played His part. The decision of response is now mine to make. Eternity awaits my decision. God's time of favour is here.