Thursday, April 9, 2026

A Seed for Our Sins

For those whom He foreknew, He predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.
- Romans 8:29

Mankind was careening helplessly on its way to an eternity in hell. The world needed a miracle, and there was no way humanity could manipulate its own salvation. There was no sacrifice dear enough to pay the penalty for our sins. Then God planted a seed, and that seed was Jesus.

Jesus took the penalty for our sin and his body, suffered unspeakable agony on the Cross, and died. His lifeless body was placed in a tomb. On the third day, life infused his body and he rose again, triumphant over the power of sin and death.

That first resurrection seed brought God a harvest of souls, those who believe in his name and are redeemed to receive the blessings of salvation, healing, and abundance. For two thousand years, that original seed had continued to multiply. Jesus was the firstborn of many children and the firstfruits of the resurrection. We are part of a harvest that had never ceased.

Further Reading

• Romans 8:29
• Psalm 41:3
• Philippians 2:12