Jesus Paid The Cost
The following poem is something the Lord put on my heart this morning as He gave me a burden for someone very dear to me who is going through a difficult time in his life right now. And it’s certainly something all of us can relate to as we stand for marriage restoration, because we’ve all experienced similar moments of despair and hopelessness. But Jesus paid a precious price and covered the cost to give us victory over every weapon Satan hopes will destroy us. So it’s up to us to determine whether or not Jesus paid the cost in vain, and the only way to make sure He didn’t is to make the most of EVERYTHING He died to give us! Be blessed and encouraged!
When darkness is all around,
And when all hope has hit the ground;
When my life is so filled with despair,
And I don’t even care;
When there’s so much to worry about,
And there seems no way out;
When I have no reason to smile,
And feel I can’t go another mile;
When nothing makes any sense to me,
And a better future I just can’t see;
When I think of what lies ahead,
And would rather be dead;
When the devil has convinced me of all I’ve lost,
It’s my Jesus who says “But I paid the cost.”
He says “I paid the cost and penalty for your sins.”:
“This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.“ Matthew 26:28
He says “I paid the cost for your life.”:
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
He says “I paid the cost to give you hope and a future.”:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
He says “I paid the cost to renew your strength.”:
“but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31
He says “I paid the cost to give you escape from every temptation.”:
“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV)
He says “I paid the cost to carry your burdens.”:
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.” Psalm 55:22
He says “I paid the cost to be your light in this dark world.”:
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”” John 8:12