The ultimate true love was
shown on the Cross two thousand years ago, and today we remember that love and
wonder some time isn’t there any other way for God to show true love for humanity!
The Cross is the
lighthouse which guides poor weather-beaten humanity into the harbour of peace.
- Charles Spurgeon.
The highest proof of the spirit is
love. Love the eternal thing which can already on earth possess as it really
is. - J.C. Ryle
The great thing in
prayer is to feel that we are putting our supplications into the bosom of
omnipotent love. - J.C. Ryle
The
word “forgive” means to wipe the slate clean, to pardon, to cancel a debt. When
we wrong someone, we seek his or her forgiveness in order for the relationship to
be restored. It is important to remember that forgiveness is not granted
because a person deserves to be forgiven. Instead, it is an act of love, mercy,
and grace1.
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Forgiveness
32 “And there were also two other, malefactors, led
with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place,
which is called Calvary , there they crucified
him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive
them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast
lots”; Lk: 23:32-34.
We forgive because we have been forgiven
by God (Ephesians 4:32). God forgave us because of His tremendous love for
humanity, and when we call on His Name we are forgiven. The act of love was
shown on Calvary 2000 years ago.
Salvation
Biblical
salvation is God's way of providing his people deliverance from sin and spiritual death through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. In
the Old Testament, the concept of salvation is rooted in Israel 's deliverance from Egypt
39 “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed
on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But
the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou
art in the same condemnation? 41 And
we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath
done nothing amiss. 42 And he
said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say
unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise”; Lk: 23: 39-43.
Affection
noun
2. Often, affections.
b. the emotional
realm of love:
a place in his affections.
3. Pathology . a disease, or the condition of
being diseased; abnormal
state of body
or mind: a gouty affection.
4. the act
of affecting; act
of influencing or
acting upon.
5. the state
of being affected3.
23“Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout . 24They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend
it, but cast lots for it,
whose it shall be : that the scripture might be fulfilled , which saith , They parted my raiment among them, and for
my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did . 25Now
there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's
sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. 26When
Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by , whom he loved , he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! 27Then
saith he to the disciple,
Behold thy mother!
And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home;” Jn: 19:23-27.
Anguish
The noun anguish refers to severe
physical or emotional pain or distress. A trip to the dentist might cause a
cavity-prone person a lot of anguish. We get this word from a Latin
word, angustus, which literally meant "narrow" but developed
the figurative sense of "distressed" — think of being choked off or
forced into a small space. In modern times anguish has been in the
English with the parallel and related meanings of "physical torment"
and "emotional suffering." Both kinds might be experienced at the
hands of a dentist who likes to make his patients squirm in agony4.
45 Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there
was darkness over all the land. 46 And about the ninth hour
Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My
God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”[a] 47 Some of those who stood
there, when they heard that,
said, “This Man is calling for Elijah!” Matt: 27:45-47.
Suffering
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Noun
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1.
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suffering - a state of acute pain
hurting, pain - a symptom of some
physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and
distension"
throe - severe spasm of
pain; "the throes of dying"; "the throes of childbirth"
Passion of Christ,
Passion - the
suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion5
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28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now
accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29 Now
there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar,
and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth; Jn: 19:28-29.
Victory
Victory (from Latin victoria)
is a term, originally applied to warfare, given to success achieved in personal combat, after military
operations in general or, by extension, in any competition.
Success in a military campaign is considered a strategic
victory, while the success in a military engagement is a tactical
victory6.
noun, plur al vic·to·ries.
1. a success or triumph
over an enemy
in battle or
war.
2. an engagement
ending in such
triumph: American victories in the Pacific were won at great cost.
3. the ultimate
and decisive superiority
in any battle
or contest: The new vaccine effected
a victory over poliomyelitis.
4. a success
or superior position
achieved against any
opponent, opposition, difficulty, etc.: a moral victory.
5. (initial capital letter) the ancient Roman goddess Victoria, often
represented in statues
or on coins
as the personification
of victory7.
30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he
said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost;”Jn: 19:30.
Contentment
Contentment is the acknowledgement and satisfaction
of reaching capacity. The level of capacity reached may be sought after,
expected, desired, or simply predetermined as the level in which provides
contentment8.
44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a
darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 And
the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud
voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said
thus, he gave up the ghost; Lk: 23:44-46.
Godliness and contentment are indeed
rare gems, but since they can only be found inseparably combined, they are the
rarest of gem to be found in man9. "Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of
this world rich in Faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which He hath promised to
them that love Him?" (James
2:5).
Look
at the Cross, think of the cross, meditate on the cross, and then go and set
your affections on the world if you can. I believe that holiness is no where
learned so well as on Calvary . - J.C. Ryle.
It was good counsel one gave, “Never let go out of your minds the thoughts
of a crucified Christ.” Let these be food and drink unto you; let them be
your sweetness and consolation, your honey and your desire, your reading and
your meditation, your life, death, and resurrection.- Thomas Brooks.
Song of Solomon Chapter 4
The apostle Paul (see Paul's Ministry) also used
physical love as an analogy for Christ and His "bride" e.g.
"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave
himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water
by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having
spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without
blemish.10" (Ephesians 5:25-27 KJV).
"Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou
hast doves' eyes within thy locks: thy hair is as a flock of goats, that appear
from mount Gilead tower
of David
Come with me
from Lebanon , my spouse,
with me from Lebanon Lebanon
A garden
enclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed. Thy
plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with Spikenard, Spikenard and
saffron; calamus [see also Calamus
or Cannabis?] and Cinnamon,
with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices: A
fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon
Awake, O
north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof
may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits."
(Song of Solomon 4:1-16 KJV)
Humility and love are precisely the graces which
the men of the world can understand, if they do not comprehend doctrines. They
are the graces about which there is no mystery, and they are within reach of
all classes. The poorest Christian can every day find occasion for practicing
love and humility. - J.C. Ryle
Isn’t that True love?
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