Jesus – The Scapegoat

Jesus – The Scapegoat…

In the Biblical ceremony of Yom Kippur, the sins of the people were symbolically placed on the head of a goat, which was then sent into the wilderness to carry them away. It’s from this that we get the word ‘scapegoat’, meaning someone blamed for the problems, wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others.

God linked Israel to the scapegoat over three thousand years ago. Of all the people in history, Israel stands above all for being the scapegoat of the nations. From ancient times to our day, the Jews have been the most accused, slandered, and vilified of peoples.

But Jesus is the King of this scapegoat nation. He took the sins of all upon Himself and carried them away. If you belong to Jesus, then you are part of Israel.

You, too, are called to bear the burdens, problems, and even the unjust treatment of others, and love them in return. The Lord, your Scapegoat, bore your burdens to bring you salvation.

Thus, you are called to be a little scapegoat; to bear the burdens of those around you, so you might also bring them to salvation.

Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.  Isaiah 53:4

Today, seek to bear the burdens of someone and lead them to salvation.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼