Jesus on the Cross
Reveals Endless Love for us

Jesus on the cross gives his love

Jesus Christ gave us a statement of his unending love by the mystery of the cross. God could have used other ways to give us salvation, but he chose the cross. Crucifixion was a symbol of shame and humiliation (Heb. 12:2). The Romans used the cross as an instrument of punishment to execute the worst and lowest of criminals. The death of Jesus on the cross was the most cruel and degrading form of execution. The crucifixion of our Savior turned into an obstacle for the Jews because of its humiliation (1 Cor. 1:23).

As True God and true man, Jesus Christ knew what he would endure in the future. Just a few hours before his crucifixion, Jesus asked the Father if they could change the plan of salvation so he wouldn’t die on the cross.

⁴²Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. ⁴³And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. ⁴⁴And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground (Luke 22:42–44, KJV).

It was extremely difficult for Jesus to volunteer his body, mind, and spirit to the intense suffering of the cross. As he prayed, his sweat turned into blood because of the agony and the knowledge of his future suffering. Some people only consider the physical side when they think or talk about the cross.

During a crucifixion, the physical torment increases on a person until the body reacts by shutting down. Then the person passes out and dies. Jesus on the cross went through terrible physical pain, but it was probable less than the other agony. Something else happened on that first pre-Easter Friday. The Father withdrew from his Son!

⁴⁶And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me (Matt. 27:46, KJV)?

Jesus felt the horrible weight of our sins when he hung on the cross. We need to remember that Jesus Christ never committed a sin when he lived as a man on earth. Because God is Holy, it’s an abhorrence for him to come into the presence of sin. Still, the Father permitted all of our sin and evil to rest upon his Son. It was more than any normal person could endure. The Father withdrew from his Son for the first time. Jesus was alone!

Jesus on the Cross shows the love of God

Jesus on the Cross gives Salvation

Something happened on the cross that we cannot understand. Jesus on the cross endured a high level of pain in the physical, spiritual, and mental realms. The pain touched his whole being. The Father allowed Jesus to endure the consequences of our sins. Our Savior took our place when he felt the agony and the distress of the cross.

The cross indicated the mystery of salvation that man had sought since Adam’s fall into sin. The grace of Jesus on the cross gave the opportunity for all people to gain eternal life. The mystery of God points to the salvation of man through the cross (Col. 2:2–14).

Jesus Christ promises us that he will fulfill the mystery of God. After the last trumpet finishes, the Almighty will pass the final judgment on all people. Some will receive a glorious inheritance; others will receive what they don’t want. The Lord, Jesus on the cross, swears this by himself: he cannot lie. The Creator guarantees us that his promises in the Bible are true.

“Father, we thank you for the gift of salvation that you offer us. Lord Jesus, we thank you that you reach down and draw us. Holy Spirit, we thank you for directing our walk on earth. We praise you for the everlasting love and kindness from Jesus on the cross. Praise your Holy Name. Alleluia. Amen!”