The Sacrifice
For rarely will someone die for a just person- though for a good person someone might even dare to die. But God proved His own love for us, in that while ewe were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:7,8
I once saw a movie about pow in Japanese territory in ww2. The commander thought a spade was missing and accused a man of stealing it. He hadn't stolen it but he was to be made an example of and executed. Another man volunteered to take his place and was crucified for his sacrifice. This was to frighten the remaining soldiers but instead spoke volumes about the work of the cross. The volunteer was a Christian.
Now this sort of behaviour is heroic and rare. Yet Jesus, a perfect and sinless man, so loved all mankind, even those who killed him. This was to display the love of the Father and to make a way for us to go back to a loving relationship with our Father. We are loved folks, so loved. We are not used to such love but it is there for the taking. Dive in and enjoy! Amen!
I once saw a movie about pow in Japanese territory in ww2. The commander thought a spade was missing and accused a man of stealing it. He hadn't stolen it but he was to be made an example of and executed. Another man volunteered to take his place and was crucified for his sacrifice. This was to frighten the remaining soldiers but instead spoke volumes about the work of the cross. The volunteer was a Christian.
Now this sort of behaviour is heroic and rare. Yet Jesus, a perfect and sinless man, so loved all mankind, even those who killed him. This was to display the love of the Father and to make a way for us to go back to a loving relationship with our Father. We are loved folks, so loved. We are not used to such love but it is there for the taking. Dive in and enjoy! Amen!
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