FEAST OF SAINT PAUL OF THE CROSS – 20th OCTOBER
October 20, 2024
MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL FOR 20 OCTOBER
October 20, 2024
20 October, 2024
Who Himself (Jesus) bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness, by whose stripes you were healed. – 1 Peter 2:24
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, reflecting on the profound sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We are reminded of the depth of Your love, for He bore our sins in His own body on the tree. Lord, we are awestruck by this truth—that the spotless Lamb of God, pure and blameless, took upon Himself the weight of our sins. We thank You, Lord Jesus, for enduring the cross, for willingly bearing our shame, guilt, and transgressions, so that we might be reconciled to God.
As we meditate on this verse, we are reminded that in Christ, we have died to sin. We are no longer bound by its chains, no longer slaves to the power of sin. We ask for Your grace, Father, to live in the freedom that Christ purchased for us with His own blood. May we live for righteousness, seeking to honor You in every thought, word, and action. Teach us to walk in the Spirit, to be led by Your truth, and to pursue holiness in all aspects of our lives.
Lord, by Your stripes, we are healed from the brokenness of sin, healed from the wounds of our past, from the separation that once stood between us and You. Help us to receive this healing in every part of our being. Whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual healing, we trust in Your redemptive power. May Your sacrifice not only transform our hearts but also inspire us to extend grace, mercy, and forgiveness to others, as You have so freely given to us. May we never forget the price You paid for our salvation. Empower us to live boldly for You, always mindful of the cross and the healing it brings, in Jesus’ Name. Amen
