Many believers probably know that when Jesus died, our sins were forgiven because He shed His blood. Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins (see Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:22). But why did Jesus have to die on the cross, since the capital punishment of Israel during the time of Christ was stoning and not crucifixion?
Jesus hung and died on the cross because He knew the law which says that “he who is hanged is accursed of God” (Deuteronomy 21:23). He wanted to redeem us from every curse of the law, so He went to the cross, “having become a curse for us.” Jesus took all our curses at the cross, so that we can take all His blessings!
The moment you received Jesus, every curse in your life was destroyed. And the way you experience this is to simply believe and confess what Jesus has done for you. Say, “Because of Jesus, I am blessed.” The more you say it and believe it, the more you will experience it.
So if there is an area in your life in which you feel oppressed, for example, a skin condition that refuses to heal, say, “Christ has redeemed me from this skin condition. I refuse it and reject it in Jesus’ name because by His stripes I am healed” (see 1 Peter 2:24)! Believe it and say it until you see it!
“But Pastor Prince, my father died of cancer. His father died of cancer. And I have been told by my doctor that there is a likelihood that I might get it too. It’s in our blood!”
My friend, the blood of Christ shed at the cross has redeemed you from all curses, including diseases like cancer! God put the curse of cancer on Jesus at the cross. And He put all the blessings of Jesus on you. Therefore, expect only the blessings of Jesus to come upon you and overtake you!
"I'M HERE TO TELL YOU" EDITOR'S NOTE
Pastor Prince says above "The moment you received Jesus, every curse in your life was destroyed". Do you believe that? Do you believe that Jesus' death completely erased all your sins? All, past, present and future? Do you believe that with Jesus' resurrection He conquered death and disease? God cursed the earth and mankind when Adam disobeyed His one and only restriction. The earth remains cursed but, when Jesus died for us, He reversed the curse for those who believe so we can live a free life on blessed ground. When you become a child of God, He treats you like a loving father would. He always prepares us and protects us and will always provide for us. When you see death and disease all around, remember what Jesus did. Remember your position within the family and always remember that your heavenly Father loves you. Today, pray that God with have you see the light, change your thinking and live in the truth of His Son's finished work. When you see Jesus, who is the light of the world, you'll see the light.
