Gave Himself
The Lord Jesus “gave Himself,” and the Epistle to the Galatians gives us two great reasons why.
The first one was our great need. We were sinners and part of a world under judgment. There was no other way that we could have deliverance. Thus we read, “Our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father” Galatians 1:3-4).
The second reason was His great love. So the Apostle Paul declares, “The Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me” (Galatians 2:20).
These two reasons put together are a wonderful source of meditation, and can be traced all through the Word of God. Think about them today, and it will cause worship, praise, and thanksgiving.
“Our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works” (Titus 2:13-14). This was total and complete commitment!
