He poured out his life unto death and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.

Devotion based on Isaiah 53:12

“Put in a good word for me.”

That’s what people say when they ask you to be a reference for them on a job application. You will be especially helpful to them if you already work for the company and have a good reputation there. You can intercede for them like no one else can. But if you know that the person will be a bad worker, do you still put in a good word for them?

Jesus knew that all people who ever lived would not be good workers. They would sin against him. He died to take the punishment for that sin as if he did it himself. God made him who had no sin to be sin for them.

Then, without even being asked, Jesus put in a good word for them. He interceded for them with God the Father and said, “I know those people have sinned, transgressing against your holy law. But I took the punishment for it, so you can forgive those people and welcome them to heaven.”

Jesus is taking the time right now to put in a good word for you. He has an excellent reputation with God the Father, and his intercession is enough to guarantee you a permanent place in the kingdom of God.

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