Isaiah 53:10-12

The work of Christ, what He did on Calvary, His suffering and death matters! It was not in vain. There was a purpose for all He endured for you and me. Regardless of the attempts to minimize His sacrifice, you and I would not be here today had He not been obedient unto death, even the death on the cross. Some do not and cannot understand what Jesus effected when He suffered and died, but there is no remission of sins without the shedding of blood (Hebrews 9:22). 

It was necessary for Jesus to die because the divine punishment for sin was death (Romans 6:23). There was no sin in Jesus, but He did not die for Himself, rather He died for you and me. It was necessary for Jesus to die because the promise of defeating the devil required an innocent death (Genesis 3:15). It was necessary for Jesus to die because the prophets foretold it. It was necessary for Jesus to die because our God cannot let our sins go unpunished. Had He not died in our place we would have to carry our own sin and suffer God’s judgment in the flames of hell. But thanks be to God, He, our heavenly Father kept His promise to send and sacrifice the perfect Lamb to bear the sins of those who trust in Him. Jesus had to die because He was and remains the only one who can pay the penalty for our sins. So, it matters, and this is why?

An unbreakable tie between our hearts and Jesus has been created! As a result, we are to be thankful, appreciative, and devoted.

Our salvation depends entirely on His suffering, death, burial, and resurrection! There is nothing we can do to warrant His love or earn His grace and mercy. Jesus did it all.

It shows us how to live in hope despite oppressive and vulnerable situations. So many are living without hope endeavoring to find it in things that only can provide temporary relief at best. We need to point people to Jesus.

It matters that Jesus suffered, bled, and died. It matters that His sacrifice paid our debt. We are alive today because our bill has been voided. But it also matters because we have a message for this world that is so cynical and jaded. No matter how much money you have only Jesus satisfies. No matter how many government programs are created only Jesus can supply that which is lasting and enduring. No matter if you do win the lottery, it can be gone as quickly as it came, but Jesus never fails.

 It matters that Jesus is still the answer for this world today. It matters! It matters!