He loved us at the Passion

Monday, April 5, 2021

He loved us at the Passion

Indeed, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who perish, but for us who are saved, it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1.18

He who is of divine condition, he did not regard his equality with God as a booty to be preserved. but he stripped himself by assuming the condition of a servant, by becoming like human beings. Recognized as a simple man. Philippians 2. 6-7

In these days when we are preparing to celebrate Easter, I offer you this video clip in English ("homemade") with French subtitles. These words highlight so many facts which seem contradictory, "these foolish things" in the eyes of the world but which nevertheless are "wisdom of God".

Madness, the wisdom of the cross

have changed humanity forever.

Madness, the wisdom of the cross

transformed my story forever.

The Servant King

humbled himself,

so that I, a simple slave,

may reign at his side.

For me the Almighty

made himself weak.

By his clothes covered with blood,

Mine are white as snow.

He was unjustly condemned.

He took away my guilt

and sanctified me.

Of the revenge of men

has sprung my forgiveness.

By his death I am saved

of death for all eternity.

The cross of Christ was a place of shame.

Yet that is what my Savior came for.

This cross was the place of a voluntary sacrifice

and the work he has done is perfect.

The cross is a place of grace.

God sent his son

die for you and me.

The cross is a place of promise

which gives us the hope of the bliss of Heaven.

The cross is a place of atonement.

The blood of Christ alone is sufficient.

This cross is the place where Christ intercedes.

My friend, Christ Jesus

is all we need.

He shouted "Why have you abandoned me?"

so that I can scream for joy

because he found me.

He shouted "It's done"

so that my sin

is completely erased.

A praise for today

Thank you Jesus for the cross, thank you for my forgiveness, thank you for eternal life. Thank you for transforming "my story" forever. Thank you for loving me madly, passionately. Amen.

Catherine Gotte Avdjian

Source (The Thought of the Day)