This morning, as I continued my organization task from yesterday, I began to notice all the substitutions we have and use regularly.
Because of our children’s allergies, we use dairy substitutes. With personal health preferences, we also use some sugar substitutions or essential oils instead of medicines. Out of curiosity, we have some meat substitutions as well. In addition to that, I have been a substitute teacher before. I’ve even substituted for my husband with calls and meetings. The list goes on. Strolling throughout the house, blasting my worship music, I noticed that there are a number of things we use daily that serves in place of something else.
Substitutions… alternatives… the words were briefly stuck in my head.
As I sang along with one of my favorite worship songs, something dawned on me that I really hadn’t thought of in the previous moments.
Jesus was the substitution for me! I processed how He took my place on the cross, laying down His life to set me free. I rightfully deserve what He endured, but he willingly endured it all for me.
Wow! Think about that for a moment.
I absolutely love that we have alternatives for allergies, medications, diets, etc. — but I’m most grateful for Jesus, the perfect One, becoming an alternate for me at Calvary.
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You lay down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
All that You’ve done for me
