The True Cost of Love
"From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, 'Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?' (which means 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?')" – Matthew 27:45-46
When we think about love, we often picture hearts, flowers, and warm feelings. But the greatest love story ever told is marked by darkness, pain, and sacrifice. This wasn't a romantic gesture—it was a rescue mission. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, chose to endure unimaginable suffering not because He had to, but because His love for us demanded it. This love wasn't cheap or easy; it cost everything. Understanding this depth of sacrifice changes how we view both God's love and our own worth. You are so precious that the King of Kings considered you worth dying for. Today, let that truth sink deep into your heart—you are loved with an immeasurable, sacrificial love.
When we read Matthew 27 wee see a moment that captures the profound agony Jesus experienced on the cross. The darkness that fell over the land was not merely a physical phenomenon; it symbolized the weight of sin and the separation from the Father that Jesus bore on our behalf. His cry of abandonment reflects the depth of His suffering as He took upon Himself the punishment for our sins.
Understanding the true cost of Jesus's sacrifice transforms our perception of His love. It's not a distant, abstract concept but a personal, tangible reality. Jesus didn't just die for humanity in general; He died for you. He saw your brokenness, your failures, and your need for redemption, and He chose to pay the ultimate price to bring you back into relationship with the Father.
This sacrificial love also redefines our worth. In a world that often measures value by achievements, possessions, or status, the cross declares that our worth is found in being loved by God.
Reflection Question
How does understanding the true cost of Jesus's sacrifice deepen your understanding of your worth and God’s love for you?
The cross wasn't decorative. It was devastating. It wasn't a symbol of peace. It was an instrument of death. But through that death, Jesus did what we never could.
Prayer:
Father, help me grasp the magnitude of Your love shown through Jesus's sacrifice. Let this understanding transform how I see myself and how I live each day. Thank You for loving me so completely. Amen.
When we think about love, we often picture hearts, flowers, and warm feelings. But the greatest love story ever told is marked by darkness, pain, and sacrifice. This wasn't a romantic gesture—it was a rescue mission. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, chose to endure unimaginable suffering not because He had to, but because His love for us demanded it. This love wasn't cheap or easy; it cost everything. Understanding this depth of sacrifice changes how we view both God's love and our own worth. You are so precious that the King of Kings considered you worth dying for. Today, let that truth sink deep into your heart—you are loved with an immeasurable, sacrificial love.
When we read Matthew 27 wee see a moment that captures the profound agony Jesus experienced on the cross. The darkness that fell over the land was not merely a physical phenomenon; it symbolized the weight of sin and the separation from the Father that Jesus bore on our behalf. His cry of abandonment reflects the depth of His suffering as He took upon Himself the punishment for our sins.
Understanding the true cost of Jesus's sacrifice transforms our perception of His love. It's not a distant, abstract concept but a personal, tangible reality. Jesus didn't just die for humanity in general; He died for you. He saw your brokenness, your failures, and your need for redemption, and He chose to pay the ultimate price to bring you back into relationship with the Father.
This sacrificial love also redefines our worth. In a world that often measures value by achievements, possessions, or status, the cross declares that our worth is found in being loved by God.
Reflection Question
How does understanding the true cost of Jesus's sacrifice deepen your understanding of your worth and God’s love for you?
The cross wasn't decorative. It was devastating. It wasn't a symbol of peace. It was an instrument of death. But through that death, Jesus did what we never could.
Prayer:
Father, help me grasp the magnitude of Your love shown through Jesus's sacrifice. Let this understanding transform how I see myself and how I live each day. Thank You for loving me so completely. Amen.
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