Thorns are part of the original curse from Genesis 3:18. The ground will produce thorns and thistles among the plants that are to be eaten. Have you ever tried to pick or harvest anything that has thorns growing in them? It is a sticky, prickly mess. You have to watch where you step. Releasing a branch could propel a flurry of thorns into your arm or even your back! The entire process of harvesting becomes a complicated process.
Thorns are also a curse when involved in “spiritual harvesting,” too. In Mathew 13:7, Jesus uses thorns as a symbol in spiritual harvesting. Like wise, the presence of thorns complicates the spiritual process of harvesting.
Jesus took those thorns, each painful prick a reminder of the curse of sin. He wore the thorns as a symbolic crown and put to death it’s effect in our lives. He has undone the effect of sin in the earth. For this I am thankful.
Steve Louden
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Thanks, Steve. I've never connected the crown of thorns with the curse of sin in Genesis. This is a powerful picture, as we see Jesus take on the full effect of our sin, including death, to offer us forgiveness and life beyond the curse of sin.
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