John sounds terrified, at least to me. He is describing something he finds strange and scary—how water and blood came out after a soldier used a spear to pierce Jesus’ side. Medical doctors will tell you blood had pooled around Jesus’ heart, and the red blood cells had separated from the clear, watery serum. John is no doctor, and he probably doesn’t understand all that is going on. But he is absolutely set on telling us what he saw, so “that you also may believe.”
Because of John’s eyewitness testimony, we can be certain that Jesus laid down His life on that cross for us—for real, and not as some fake or sham. He truly paid the price for our salvation. Nothing remains of our sin. And we who trust in Him will live forever—just as Jesus Himself has risen from the dead, and gives us joy, peace, and life.
WE PRAY: Thank You, Lord, for letting us know what really happened, so we can trust in You. Amen.
Reflection Questions:
* Have you ever been a witness in a court case?
* Why are eyewitnesses important?
* Why does it matter if Jesus really died or not?
Lenten Devotions were written by Dr. Kari Vo.