Week 94: God's Love at the Cross

Romans 8:32

He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

Do you know how precious and loved by God you are today? When we go through a trial, we tend to ask ourselves, “Does God really love me? How come I don’t seem to see it?” When that happens, it is time to bring in the cross, we need to have a revelation and consciousness of God’s perfect and unconditional love for us. For God’s love for you and I is displayed forever at the cross.

God gave up His Son to suffer and die on the cross for us. Jesus was pierced in seven places for us— in His head by the crown of thorns, His two hands and feet by the nails, and His side and heart by the spear of a Roman soldier.

Jesus wore the crown of thorns on His head so that you can have a sound mind free from fears, guilt, depression, anxieties and stress.

When Jesus first showed His nail-pierced hands to His disciples, He said to them, “Peace be with you.” (John 20:19–20) He wanted them to know that peace is found in His finished work, typified by His pierced hands. The more you see His finished work which has bought complete forgiveness of all your sins, the more your conscience will be at peace and rest. Amen!

Jesus’ feet brought Him to places where there was lack, diseases, rejection, condemnation and even death. And those feet were nail-pierced so that we do not need to be in such places yourself. He has rescued us from having to accept and suffer these things in life.

Blood and water flowed out of Jesus’ side when it was pierced. (John 19:34) Medical science will tell you that that means His heart had ruptured. Jesus died literally of a broken heart so that your heart can be filled with joy.

And just as Eve came forth from Adam’s side when he was sleeping, the bride of Christ, the church, came forth from Jesus’ pierced side and death. If He died to have us as His spotless brides, He lives today to care for us.Amen!

Fellow brothers and sisters,  the only man-made things in heaven today are those scars on His body. They will remain forever as tokens of His everlasting love and passion for you and I. God’s immeasurable love for us caused Him to sacrifice His beloved Son for us so that we would always have His presence and His provision. Because of Jesus’ finished work, God will NEVER leave us nor condemn us even when we fail.  Amen!

And if God is always with us and for us, who can be against us? No evil that tries to stand against us can prevail! Hallelujah!

Therefore, whatever your challenges are today, abide in the Lord’s love for you. Make a conscious, personal decision to major on His love for us instead of the negative forces against us. Remember ..always that if God did not spare His Son, but delivered Him up for all of us, how will He not with Him also freely give us ALL things! Amen! Hallelujah! Thank you, Jesus!

Grace and peace be with you. Happy Good Friday!