For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift... and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt. Hebrews 6:4-6 How does one crucify again the Son of God? To answer that question we must consider how we crucified Jesus in the first place. Though we did not drive the nails in his hands or cry out crucify him, crucify him does not make us any less culpable in the death of Jesus. The connection between Jesus suffering and our sins is unmistakeable in Scripture (Isaiah 53; Romans 3:25; 5:9; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 9:27-28; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 2:24). I think we all understand this. Thats what makes further sin (especially sin that is callously repeated again and again) so obnoxious. I had a friend describe it this way. He said whenever he is faced with a temptation and he is contemplating sin that he tries to visualize himself going up to Jesus on the cross and spitting in his face. What a disturbing mental image! The thought of my saliva dripping down Jesus precious face is not something I relish. See if you cant bring that painful visual image to mind the next time you consider sinning against God. Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! Thus might I hide my blushing face While His dear cross appears, Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt my eyes to tears. But drops of grief can neer repay The debt of love I owe: Here, Lord, I give myself away, Tis all that I can do.
Posted on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 12:47:32 +0000
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