How many times did you, as a child, receive the blame for the actions of another, and then you received punishment for something you did not do? How many times have you heard the words, "she did it," and you punished your child for something she may not have done? Can you imagine this happening in the life of Jesus as a child? A not-so-perfect brother or sister blaming the perfect Jesus for breaking the water jar. What a problem for Mary! She knew that Jesus was to be a Savior and she also knew that He was a perfect child. I know that nothing like this is recorded in scripture, but everyone has been in a similar situation and Jesus experienced all the things we have.
Think about this, the only punishment that Jesus ever received was as a result of someone else's sin. As a child any punishment of Jesus would have been the result of another child blaming Him for their own actions, and as an adult His punishment was a result of the sin of the whole world being put on Him. "We all, like sheep, have gone astray, and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:6)"
Jesus, as a child, probably remained silent and took the punishment deserved by someone else, just as He did when charges were brought against Him as an adult. Isaiah 53:7 says, "He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth." When we approach Jesus with our sin, He is a silent Savior, one who takes the guilt and blame for all of our sins, then forgives us. But I am so grateful He does not remain silent before the Father, "Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. (Hebrews 7:25)"
Jesus has forgiven me completely for the sins in my life. He has taken the blame for me and now stands before God interceding on my behalf. Have you allowed Him to take the blame for your sin? He is silent when you ask for forgiveness. He gives it and offers you freedom from the guilt of sin.
"Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. (Luke 1:68)"