Reading: Luke 22, 23
My Verse: "And Jesus prayed, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And they divided His garments and distributed them by casting lots for them." (23:34)
There must have been such incredible tension in the universe as the incomprehensible was happening! All the heavenly beings had to witness this awful event and do nothing. It is unimaginable to me what You, Father, had to be feeling.
Man was oblivious - so totally blind to the import - the awfullness of what they were doing.
Yet, there were small bright lights amidst all this. You, Lord, even in Your incredible suffering brought those that saw You for Who You were to Yourself!
The other man, a convict, on the cross. "Then he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when You come in Your kingly glory!" (23:42)
The Roman centurion, " . . . having seen what had taken place, recognized God and thanked and praised Him, and said, indeed, without a question this Man was upright (just and innocent)!" (23:47)
Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the Sanhedrin, bravely steps forward to care for Your body, Lord.
These individual stories of salvation make the reading of Your sacrifice somewhat more bearable because they speak of Your amazing mercy and grace - Your unlimited goodness. Even though I feel so unworthy - Your love lifts me up. You enable me like these individuals to cry out to You and be saved.
Thank You, Lord, for this incredible mercy and grace - You prayed for us while hanging on that cross, bleeding and dying.
"For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield; the Lord bestows [present] grace and favor and [future] glory! No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in You!" (Psalm 84:11,12)
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
My Verse: "And Jesus prayed, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And they divided His garments and distributed them by casting lots for them." (23:34)
There must have been such incredible tension in the universe as the incomprehensible was happening! All the heavenly beings had to witness this awful event and do nothing. It is unimaginable to me what You, Father, had to be feeling.
Man was oblivious - so totally blind to the import - the awfullness of what they were doing.
Yet, there were small bright lights amidst all this. You, Lord, even in Your incredible suffering brought those that saw You for Who You were to Yourself!
The other man, a convict, on the cross. "Then he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when You come in Your kingly glory!" (23:42)
The Roman centurion, " . . . having seen what had taken place, recognized God and thanked and praised Him, and said, indeed, without a question this Man was upright (just and innocent)!" (23:47)
Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the Sanhedrin, bravely steps forward to care for Your body, Lord.
These individual stories of salvation make the reading of Your sacrifice somewhat more bearable because they speak of Your amazing mercy and grace - Your unlimited goodness. Even though I feel so unworthy - Your love lifts me up. You enable me like these individuals to cry out to You and be saved.
Thank You, Lord, for this incredible mercy and grace - You prayed for us while hanging on that cross, bleeding and dying.
"For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield; the Lord bestows [present] grace and favor and [future] glory! No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in You!" (Psalm 84:11,12)
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
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