During the Passion Week, I am reminded of God’s love for us
demonstrated through the sacrifice of Christ.
The price paid and the pain demonstrated through the flogging, crown of
thorns, tortuous walk, and nailing to the cross is often overlooked. We tend to white wash the excruciating ordeal
since it makes us uncomfortable. We
would rather focus on Sunday morning and not Friday morning and afternoon. The ordeal that Christ endured is a true
example of love and obedience. It is for
this reason that Christ came into the world.
He was born to die. Not just any
death, but through the hands of the best executioners. The Romans excelled at causing pain in hopes
of deterring others from causing havoc and chaos to the Roman Empire. Crucifixion was just one means of showing the
public not to mess with them. However,
God used it to model grace, love, forgiveness, and compassion.
How often does God take our mess and make it beautiful? How often does God overlook our rags and exchange
them for His garments? I am humbled that
God would take this country boy, who slaughters the Kings English, and make me
into a servant. I am honored that each
day I serve the sheep of His pasture.
All because of Calvary. All
because of His love poured out to a thirsty ground to satisfy the demands of
the law. Not because of me, but in spite
of me, God demonstrated His love in Christ dying for the ungodly. Christ died for the very ones causing
pain. That is love in the purest
form. That is Christ. May we all embrace
God’s mercy and compassion, and share it with others.
