“Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking there head saying ‘ So! You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, come down from the cross and save yourself.’ ” Mark 15:29-30
And yet Jesus didn’t say a word. He was truly the most innocent person who has ever existed and he didn’t try to defend himself or get the last word in. Instead he hung on a cross for MY sins. And while he was on the cross, he wasn’t thinking about the crown of thorns pressed upon his head, he didn’t think about how much blood he lost, or the excruciating pain he was in. He was thinking about me. And how, because of what he was doing, I get to go to heaven and be with him for eternity. ETERNITY!
That just amazes me. Although its good to hear and read about when Jesus healed the sick and lame and performed miracles, we need to be reminded of the not-so-sweet-part of Christs love story to us.
Thank you Jesus!
השבח ישוע!
ReplyDeleteOh Carly, your message was actually PERFECT for me today! I loved the part when you wrote about how embarrassing all that Christ went through must have been. I think of the times when I've felt bothered/hurt/annoyed or even angry at how I've been treated (especially if the person claims to be a believer), but love the reminder of how foolish it is to dwell on that or those emotions, especially in light of what Christ went through.
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying your writing Carly! Keep it up and I hope you're having a great day.
Love-your cousin :)
Oh and by the way, have you read the blog "The Journey" (it's on my blog roll) about a gal who's not much older than you who has done AMAZING things in Africa. You'll love it. I guarantee it. ;)
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