Oh! what's more is that it is not just another Friday, it's good Friday.
Today, as we worship and give praise to our dearest God, we recall the day when Jesus died on the cross for us.
Now, think of it, if you have a son whom you love, the only son of yours, and you have to give him up. He is to be tortured, rejected, betrayed, and suffer to pay the debts of others.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
Oh yes, God sent His Son to earth many years ago to die on the cross, and what for? For US, sinners. Oh yes, He loves us so much that He gave His only Son to cleanse our past, present, and future sins.
Jesus,
He is kings of all kings, lord of all lords, He is above all things there are, but He put US above all.
He, the sinless one, has been excruciated to pay for OUR sins.
If the punishment of torments were to be measured by number of injections, imagine how much injections Jesus have had. Perhaps, no more skin left to struck a needle on. His blood pours out and wash away all records of sins. Yes, men may forget, but God remembers no more.
He, the holy one, has carried the cross, the weight of our burdens. Despair, hopelessness, rejections, guilt, loneliness, sadness, failures, shame, humiliation, condemnation,Yes, all our burdens has been carried by Him.
He has offered freedom to us, the light of life, so come out of the darkness and shine yourself with His unfailing love. You shall not be afraid nor condemned, for He has carried all the burdens of that cross.
Why is it GOOD then? It is because Jesus did not die and left us. He resurrected and come back to us. Isn't He great? Yes, we celebrate easter as a remembrance of His resurrection.
As He died, He went to hell and asked for the key to come back to life, and He opened up a new path to heaven.
Yes, He has done so much for us. Can you think of anything we can give to show our gratitude? I can't; nothing seems to be enough to offer Him. Even if we give our whole life and soul, it will just be a tiny bit compare to what He has done for us. Yes, give all you can give, live to the fullest for your life is a priceless gift which none but Jesus has given you.
So, for you who think easter is just another holiday occasion, start changing the idea. It is more than a holiday and occasion. It is a day for us to give thanks for the cross He has carried for us.
Thank you Jesus <3
Christ redeemed us
ReplyDeletefrom the curse of the law
by becoming a curse for us,
for it is written: "Cursed is everyone
who is hung on a tree."
Galatians 3:13
The cross to me is a symbol of death and torment. Jesus was nailed to the cross and died the death of murderers and thieves. He said we should pick up our crosses and follow Him. To do this we must go through all that Jesus went through. We must die the death reserved for murderers and thieves. This is not a literal death as in dying of self-inflicted wounds. It is the death of the ungodly desires of the flesh.
The cross means salvation has come to any and all who will accept the offering of Jesus for their sins. It is freely given, though it cost Jesus His life.
Praise the Lord :)