2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
Let me share a story of a Medal of Honor recipient by the name of Sgt. John Hawk. He was an Army soldier during WW2. He was stationed in France and his mission was to guard the Falaise pocket. When enemy tanks approached, the American tank destroyers couldn't target them because of the elevation problem. They tank destroyers couldn't see over the ridge. Hawk used his body to line up the crosshairs and targets. Through shots and shrapnel, he told the tank men to place the crosshairs upon him. He used his body to identify the enemies position and destroy the tanks. He received the "Medal of Honor" for this. He also earned 4 Purple Hearts while serving. This man allowed the crosshairs to be aligned on his body!
Just as this man, and so much the more, Jesus Christ allowed his life to be placed into the crosshairs of sin for us. You see, sin would have been dealt with. You would have died because the crosshairs of sin were placed upon you! Satan had you in his sights, but Jesus stepped in and placed them upon himself.
What a glorious crown of glory he will receive when we gather into His gates. I just want to say thank you today. Thank you to all who set the mark of freedom upon their lives! Thank you most of all to Jesus for your unspeakable gift!
