
We conclude it's impossible for us
to love like that. And we imagine what the world would be like
had Christ chosen not to die for our sins.
What a horror the world would be if he had turned his back on humanity.
It is because of us, the way we are--our
selfishness, our greed, and all our other vices--that Christ died. It's because of us that Jesus was crucified
as a substitute for us. As we ponder this, we can only marvel
and conclude "What love!"
On the day we celebrate
his resurrection from the grave, we think of those nail-scarred
hands. We rejoice at his loving
sacrifice and triumph over the grave, and sing, "Jesus is alive.
Hallelujah!"
Have a joyous Easter!