His father’s belt was normally used to hold up his work trousers, but one day it became a symbol of discipline when a son, his brother and a friend turned a bed into a trampoline. Though it was never used, the threat was enough to scare them. It was the only time that the son saw his father angry. Similarly, Jesus only faced His Father’s wrath once—though He didn’t deserve it. At His baptism and at the Transfiguration, God declared, This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased. Yet, on the cross, Jesus cried, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why would a loving Father pour out wrath on His perfect Son? Because Jesus willingly took our place. Isaiah 53:5 says, He was pierced for our transgressions … and by His wounds we are healed. Jesus bore God’s anger so we could receive His peace. The Son whom God loves died for you. Will you respond in faith?
