Jesus wore the crown of thorns for you

August 26th, 2020
by Don Richey

And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. John 19:2

To the thought that if everyone worked hard, they would be prosperous, then a lot more people should be prosperous because there are many who do work extremely hard but still suffer lack. So, that’s not a guaranteed formula for prosperity.

Now I’m not promoting laziness, but what I am saying is that working hard is not how God’s provision comes. In fact, if I can be honest, if you must work overtime all the time and are stressed out, you are probably operating under the curse. So, what curse are we talking about?

Genesis 3:19 says: “In the sweat of your face, you shall eat bread”. This refers to the stress, struggle and anxieties that come with working hard and yet producing a small amount. Now understand me. Work itself is not a curse since God gave Adam work before the fall. You remember Adam was to tend the garden of Eden. It was only after he sinned that the land was cursed and it brought forth thorns, and man had to toil to eat of it. (Genesis 3:17-18)

But bless the Lord, Jesus wore the thorns on His head to show you that He has borne this curse for you and redeemed you from it. He wore the crown of thorns so that you can work stress free and yet have the results. You don’t have to be worried and stressed out day and night like the people of the world just to get ahead in life. Your heavenly Father can get you there without the worries and stress. (Matthew 6:31-33)

Friends, every curse that was supposed to fall on you fell on Jesus. He wore the crown of thorns for you so that you can have peace of mind. He wore the crown of thorns for you and took your curse so that you can wear the crown of glory and take His righteousness, and all the benefits of that righteousness.

Today, don’t labor and toil like the people of the world. Instead, expect to see the blessings of God come into your life without blood, sweat and tears because Jesus wore the crown of thorns for YOU. Hallelujah.