This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
1 John 4: 9-10
The greatest expression of love is seen on the cross. The reality that God would send His one and only Son, to die for people in order that they may live, is truly amazing. Even more astounding is the fact that God would do this for people who, not only do not love Him, but are defined as His enemies (Rom. 5:10). Paul describes this love like this, “Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5: 7-8). This is truly the definition of love. This is a love that is defined by its selfless and sacrificial action. When I survey the wondrous cross I see the great love of God toward me.
Toward the cross
Daily readings of the events of the leading up to the cross
• “Silent Wednesday” – Jesus and disciples remain in Bethany for last time of fellowship
• Judas returns alone to Jerusalem to make arrangements for the betrayal (Matt. 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11)
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