As we draw closer to commemorating the suffering and death of our Lord on Good Friday, there are infinite avenues of mystery on which to pray and meditate on – guiding us into the heart of His Passion.
Two in particular inspire wonder
• That Jesus suffered and died for everyone who ever was, is and will be
• That He would have done it all just for you
Both of these realities are staggering in scope – seemingly impossible grasp. But perhaps on Good Friday, it’s best to push intellect aside and proceed with “heart” alone ─ allowing our love to do what our minds cannot – console our Merciful Savior, with every drop of adoration we have for Him.
Afterall, His tortured body is Love personified. Every wound, every fall, every cry, every agony of the Lord is a heart unto itself.
Beating … just for you.
Breaking … just for you.
There is no pain we will ever encounter in our lives which the Lord has not undergone ─ throughout His life and during His Passion. Yet perhaps a portion of His greatest sufferings are brought on by indifference ─ from those who don’t bother to give Him a second glance.
And that’s where the mystery deepens.
Because “… while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” – Rom 5:4.
Fully knowing our betrayals, conceit and wickedness, He spared nothing of Himself so that we might be free.
What the mind cannot grasp – the heart can take hold of.
Let us join our hearts in adoration to accompany the Lord on His sorrowful journey – loving Him as the Savior of the world and as the God-Man who died … just for you.
With your name on His lips … your face on His heart
May we live our lives in faithfullness to His incomprehensible Love and Sacrifice.
Thank you, Jesus! I Trust in You.
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