The Tasting of Death
“Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him. But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” (Hebrews 2:8-10)
Today’s Morsel: If you trace military history, you will read of many men who earned the Congressional Medal of Honor because they paid the ultimate sacrifice to save others. One may wonder why someone would sacrifice their life to save someone else. I have listened to speeches by some of those who earned the Congressional Medal of Honor on the Island of Okinawa during World War II. And they said that something just clicked inside of them, and that they knew that something had to be done, or those individuals would all die. They said that it was only by the grace of God that they were able to do it and survive. The writer of Hebrews tells us that Jesus tasted death for all. Because Jesus was willing to sacrifice His life, everyone now has a chance to live and to testify of His goodness. Those who received the Congressional Medal of Honor will tell you that they are not looking for honor and accolades, they were just doing their duty. Jesus was no exception to this. Simply said, “So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, “We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.” (Luke 17:10)
Sing: Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe. Sin had left a stain, He washed it white as snow.
Thought For Today: “For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:7-8)
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