"TO GIVE REPENTANCE AND FORGIVENESS OF SINS," by His sacrifice on the cross. The Man of Sorrows is now raised to princely dignity. He is seated at the Father's right hand. He has all power in heaven and in earth. Every knee must bow to Him for He is Lord of all, the Prince of Peace, the KING OF KINGS. He has a princely heart. He possesses all the wealth of the universe. He bestows in a princely manner. But He is also a Saviour, a princely Saviour. He saves by His own merit, by His own power, for His own glory. He saves freely. He never barters with sinners, but bestows salvation upon the lost as a princely gift. He can save to the uttermost. He will save every applicant. He came into our world to save sinners. He agonised in Gethsemane and died on Calvary to save sinners. He is now exalted at God's right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. Go to Jesus as to a benevolent Prince. Go to Him as a powerful, kind, and willing Saviour, whose work and delight is to save even the chief of sinners. Honour Him by trusting His word, relying on His blood, and expecting salvation as a free gift at His hands.
For Meditation:
In Thy state of exaltation,
Lord extend Thy grace to me;
Give me free and full salvation,
Prince and Saviour, praise to Thee!