Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. (Isaiah 53:4,NIV)
For many, the bells of gorging ring close as Lent arrives to a triumphant end. For others, it is THE most somber and sacred day of the year. Even others scoff at the reality of this event, in which personally I consider the most important in humankind.
The Lamb was slaughtered. For a reason.
It was time enough for Someone up on the highest who willed to offer His own life, give up His own Kingdom, His own realm, His own riches since the beginning of the beginning of the world…and He came here for us puny humans. I’ve heard from a pastor back in PR that told us that He could’ve known what He was headed for, beforehand. Ouch! That must’ve hurt! He would’ve known all the pain that He was going to endure. Wasn’t that Lamb powerful enough to get Himself out of all that trouble?
Of course He is. But He didn’t do that. Why, do tell, was the Son of God willing to take up such pseudo-sadistic agony just for humans who spit on Him? Why was He so willing to take pain and sorrow and sin if He didn’t need to?
Love doesn’t seem to cut it. But it was the only way. Love suffers all, and indeed, love suffered that pain of the cross, that agony untouched. Love is the only reason we are standing on our two feet right now (or in this case, sitting on a computer!).
Isn’t it great! Someone who doesn’t need us for no reason wants to share His freedom with us! Isn’t it more than enough to wash our lives with grace?
For this Lamb I will love my God forever…The Lamb was slaughtered, but He spared me from death!
Have a great Good Friday and Easter weekend everyone!