What could be good about the unspeakable pain he suffered?
What could be good about the shame and betrayal?
Sometimes it makes me squirm a bit.
There is nothing I can do to earn that kind of love and mercy.
A couple’s young son was kidnapped and the parents went to hell and back trying to find him and pay the “ransom” demanded by the kidnappers.
Well, Jesus is our “ransom”. (1 Timothy 2:6)
And as always, thank you for joining us for this Simply Sunday at the Fence,
Beautiful post. So perfect for the season. God Bless. Marty
It is hard to comprehend! This would be perfect to share on my Think on These Things today.
https://gratefulprayerthankfulheart.blogspot.com/2012/03/think-on-these-things-7-pierced.html
It is hard to comprehend! This post and your words would be perfect to share on my Think On These Things today!
You have put into words what I could not, thank you.
Dolly
What a heart wrenching post. How lucky we are and how unworthy…and we go merrily on our way sometimes without a second thought of what was done for us. Beautiful Palm Sunday post– xo Diana
Just got back from Palm Sunday mass. The teens did a presentation of the passion play, always brings tears to my eyes. I love holy week.
A stunning post in every way.
All I can say is AMEN, sister!
This was really beautiful, heart-felt and extremely well written.
It is a gift, and one I gladly receive. Thank you so much.
God bless you and yours this most Holy of seasons.
~Michele
Hosanna!
Beautiful ~ thank you so much for sharing! I, too, sit in tears and wonder how He went through the crucifixtion…and He did it for each of us. There is no love like it.
Brightest blessings for you and yours,
Pat
I sobbed today when we sang, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” I do every.single.year. I feel like a quiet heart sometimes in a mob-action filled world. I think that is the way with most true Christians. I made a post today on how to braid your Palm Sunday palms. I’ll share it tomorrow at your bunny hop!
Amen! Amen… I too sit in tears, tears of joy, to be forgiven, no questions asked. No love could be bigger or more joyful! Thank you for sharing, you said it beautifully!
It’s so true about Easter. It’s humbling to think the sacrifice he willing made us!!! Thank you so much for sharing this today!
Hugs,
Angela
I just loved your honesty… the questions, the raw open feelings, very beautful … may we always remember HE DID IT for us…!
Such a truthful, lovely post! Thank you!
Amazing Grace! Amazing Love!
Thanks for this wonderful post, Mary Alice
Beautifully expressed.
Resurrection is impossible to experience if we don’t involve believe that first there was/is a death. It’s the death that makes it all so “good”.
Isn’t that the way it is for all flesh? If we don’t really believe we were once dead but now live, maybe…just maybe… we’re like the Bruce Willis character in that movie (can’t remember the name) who doesn’t know that he is among the dead himself?
Anyway. Rambling.
Great post, Vanessa.
Sixth Sense. That’s it.
(and I don’t know where that word “involve” came from in my comment. Must have been one of the dead people.)
The traits of unselfishness, caring, and love are everything we should emulate from His sacrifice. It isn’t always easy to do. We tend to be self-centered and greedy quite often. What wonderful food for thought, Vanessa. Hope you enjoy a wonderfully special Holy Week. xo Sue
Loved this post! The reason for the season! So thankful for God’s grace.
Happy Spring and Easter!
Wonderful post…I’m so glad you did this for the link party. Maybe it will touch someone’s heart today!
Thanks for sharing your heart. His redemption is the greatest gift for sure!!!
XO, Aimee
Thank you for such a moving post. It made my day 🙂 I’m so glad I found your blog!
This post is beautifully written, Vanessa. It warms my heart that your Grandmother will spend her first Easter in heaven.
Love you,
Mom
Love this post, thank you for sharing the amazing love of someone dying for us!
Praise be to God! How thankful I am. I just adored your resurrection garden.
This past Tuesday I featured vintage inspired resurrection eggs that I made. If you have a moment take a peek.