When Everything Is Gone

We all face moments in life when we feel stripped of everything—our security, our dignity, our hope. In John 19, Jesus experienced this in the most profound way. He was mocked, beaten, and humiliated, standing before the crowd with a crown of thorns pressed into His head. He had no wealth, no comfort, no defense—only suffering. Yet, even in that moment, God’s plan for redemption was unfolding.

Shame and guilt can weigh us down, making us feel unworthy of love or redemption. But Jesus endured the cross not only to forgive our sins but also to remove our shame. Like Mary Magdalene, whose past might have marked her for rejection, Jesus restores us, giving us a new identity. As the stone of the grave was rolled away, so has the power of guilt and shame. Jesus Christ wipes away our past and clothes us in His righteousness.

If you feel like you have lost everything—hope, joy, peace—remember this: When everything is gone, resurrection draws near. Jesus did not stay in that place of shame and suffering. He rose, victorious, offering us the same new life.

Today, whatever guilt or shame you carry, lay it at the foot of the cross. Let Jesus roll away your reproach. He was stripped so that you might be clothed in righteousness. You are not defined by your past—you are a new creation in Christ.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, You bore our shame so that we might stand in Your grace. When we feel lost, remind us that resurrection is near. Help us to lay down our guilt and step into the new life You offer. Thank You for Your love and redemption. Amen.

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