“For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” – Hebrews 2:17-18
On September 26, 2019, 15-year-old Khyler Edman was at home in Port Charlotte, Florida with his 5-year old sister. A burglar entered the home and in the end Khyler was dead.
“We believe the teenager was trying to protect the home and protect (his) younger sibling,” said Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell.
The suspect, who had wounds on his hand, was taken into custody after a brief pursuit.
Deputies found Khyler's body while searching to see whether other homes had been entered.
Investigators believe Khyler died after the suspect entered the home, resulting in "a violent encounter.” The younger sister was unharmed.
Khyler was in 10th grade at Charlotte High School, where he was in the JROTC and took some honors classes, said Mike Riley, the community liaison for Charlotte County Public Schools. “He was the kind of kid you would want to be your son. He was polite to everyone. He laid his life down to save his baby sister and showed his community how much of a hero he was.”
Before His birth, the Lord had a rescue plan. He would come to earth and die for our sins. Today in prayer, praise Jesus for His love and thank Him for His death on the Cross for you.
“If the death of Christ on the cross is the true meaning of the Incarnation, then there is no gospel without the cross. Christmas by itself is no gospel. The life of Christ is no gospel. Even the resurrection, important as it is in the total scheme of things, is no gospel by itself. For the good news is not just that God became man, nor that God has spoken to reveal a proper way of life for us, or even that death, the great enemy, is conquered. Rather, the good news is that sin has been dealt with (of which the resurrection is a proof); that Jesus has suffered its penalty for us as our representative, so that we might never have to suffer it; and that therefore all who believe in him can look forward to heaven.” - James Montgomery Boice
God’s Word: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
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