The Perfection Of Love

The Son Of God’s first words as He was hanging on the cross isthe perfect picture of the Gospel in action. The hours of sorrow that precededthis moment were fill with anger and mutilation of His body. As they crucified Him the mob was railing and shaking their head in disgust of Him. It was a scene out of shame and blindness. But His response was Divine and with compassion. Listen as He pronounced, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34b ) Notice that He said "them’, an inclusive term, not "these" a narrow word. He was dying for every man and no one was exclude.The world was His burden. The Seven Divine pronouncements are a complete expression of His sacrifice on the cross. Let me simply state the other six."Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.""Women, behold thy son! Behold thy mother!""I thirst!""My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?""It is finished!""Father, into thy Hands I commend my Spirit!"But remember, "The Son has risen in the Garden of His entombment." Comments are welcome at jrc@pawcreek.org