Thousands of years ago, an event occurred on a day just like today; an event that would break the hearts of hundreds of people. It was an event that would rock the world out of balance. One that would leave many people in denial and others dumbfounded, however, this event was powerful enough to change hearts, and if the heart changes, things can never be the same again.
Of course the event that we are commemerating today is the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, without whom, we would be condemed to a cruel fate, yet he took our fate upon his shoulders and died in our place. What a day today is!
Let's try to measure this love that God has for us, firstly, would you die for someone else?
You may say yes; maybe for a family member, your children or spouse or even another loved one, that's understandable.
Now, if they comitted a crime, would you still die for them.
Perhaps you would.
But what if their crime was against someone else that you loved dearly?
Your response may depend on the situation.
Now what if they weren't a family member, but a stranger, would you still die for them?
Maybe not.
Now are you willing to die, not for not one, but for billions of criminals to live?
Most likely no.
But that's what Jesus did for us; that's what God did for us!
The son of the Most High God; the heir to the throne, our prince, came to Earth to make us right by God, our king, through his sacrificial death on the cross.
Which God would sacrifice his own son for us sinners? Only the most loving, compassionate and caring God, only our master and maker. How can we not praise and worship our God? How can we not love him, how can we not trust him? After all he's done for us, anything less that full submission to him would be ungracious.
I pray, if you haven't already, that you will recieve the gift of love, peace and redemption, this Good Friday, and that Jesus' sacrifice will bless you and your family today and for as long as you live.
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