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Warning: This Is Tough To Read!
Posted on April 19th, 2012 No comments… but it is very important!!
This morning, I was reading It’s Not About Me by Max Lucado. I came to a part that took my breath away. I felt led to share it with you all. Here it is:
God’s Great Love
“Want to see the size of my love?” God invites. “Ascend the winding path outside of Jerusalem. Follow the dots of blood until you crest the hill. Before looking up, pause and hear me whisper, “This is how much I love you.”
Whip-ripped muscles drape his back. Blood rivulets over his face. His eyes and lips are swollen shut. Pain rages at wildfire intensity. As he sinks to relieve the agony of his legs, his airway closes. At the edge of suffocation, he shoves pierced muscles against the spike and inches up the cross. He does this for hours. Painfully up and down until his strength is gone.
Does God love you? Behold the cross, and behold your answer.
It brought tears to my eyes having to type that. I hope it hits home for you as hard as it did for me.
Brothers and sisters, WE ARE LOVED!
8 responses to “Warning: This Is Tough To Read!”
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This reminds me of The Passion of the Christ. I just watched that around Easter (and Nativity story around Christmas). It’s somewhat of a tradition for me.
I watch it and feel tears coming on and then remember His last words… “it is finished”. This was an accomplishment! The Father’s sacrifice of the Son of Man was the price that had to be paid to provide our justification. Christ’s purpose was our justification, even though none of us could possibly come close to deserving this mercy and grace. I’ve heard it described as a ‘legal transaction’, His purchase of our salvation, but it’s also obviously deeply emotional that He would go through this to save someone like who I was.
Thank you Father for your grace and mercy. Thank you for your demonstration of love through your Son, and through my life every day. Thank you for your Spirit working in my life. I pray that I would know you and your will better each day, and that you would work through me in Christ’s name.
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jadijohnson April 20th, 2012 at 07:09
Oh, I don’t know if I could watch that movie again. I cried like a baby! I know Jesus’ death was necessary, but that doesn’t make it any easier to watch the agony he was put through on my account. I am so thankful Jesus endured it, though. I would still be lost! I’m also glad movies have been made about Jesus and his sacrifice. They make such a strong impact on people.
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write4the3 April 19th, 2012 at 22:53
thanks for your post, i have read that book and it is excellent, yes i remember several parts of that book really hit home to me, I dont think i have ever read a max lucado book that wasnt good, God really uses him for His glory.
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jadijohnson April 21st, 2012 at 18:47
Thanks for leaving a comment! I’m halfway through the book, and it is very good. I also have Traveling Light. Have you read that? It’s also great. I also enjoy his picture books.
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
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jadijohnson April 21st, 2012 at 18:45
Thanks for leaving a comment. I like to know that people are reading my posts! Have a blessed day.
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jadijohnson April 21st, 2012 at 18:44
I’m glad you had a chance to read it.
Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
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michael April 19th, 2012 at 20:08