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Galatians 3:13
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

STOP! Stop what your are doing right now and think of what Christ Jesus has actually done for you. Our scripture this morning points out the fact He was not only cursed for our redemption, but that He BECAME a curse for our redemption. It wasn't just enough that He left Heaven and came to this earth as man. It wasn't just that He came to earth as man in order to be mocked and humiliated. It wasn't just that He came to earth to be humiliated and beaten beyond recognition. It wasn't just that He came to earth to be beaten, crucified and brutally murdered. It wasn't just all the suffering He endured. It is the fact that He chose to do this.

The scriptures tell us that He freely gave His life for us. They teach us that the Jews or Romans didn't have the power to take the life of Jesus, but that He laid it down Himself. This morning as you stop to think about what Christ has done for you don't forget the fact that He actually chose to do it.

There is a huge difference in a child telling you that they love you because their parents made them do it, than a child who chooses to say it. There is a huge difference in a spouse being there until death because of their love for you and someone who just wants to uphold a marriage contract.

God doesn't just love you, but He has chosen to love you. Jesus didn't just die for you, but He chose to die for you. The Holy Spirit doesn't just visit you, but He dwells within you. He is not willing that any should perish but that all come to repentance. He chose to die for your salvation. He chose to become a curse for your redemption. Will you chose Him today?