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What kind of love is this, that Jesus would show mercy and forgiveness to this man while He was hanging on that old rugged cross for our sins? It is the same love from the Heart of our Saviour that helped Him walk that long, lonely road to Calvary. It is unconditional love from the Heart of Jesus. It is a love for His Father and for us that caused Him to say “Not my will, but thine be done”.
Jesus had been beaten beyond recognition. He had been spat upon, tortured and abused more than any person. I think while He was hanging on that cross that even in the midst of the unbearable pain, His Heart was filled with love and forgiveness for us. He had been deserted by everyone who claimed to be His friend. Sad to say, but even today we who claim to be His friends desert Him to follow our own desires.
Jesus died for us so that we can have the assurance of salvation through His shed blood on the cross. He not only suffered physically, he suffered emotionally. He knows what it is like to be rejected, ridiculed and scorned. He has felt the pain of criticism and sarcasm. It is no wonder that Jesus understands how we feel; His Heart was broken that day as He was hanging there for us and tears flowed from His Heart.
Have you invited the Christ of Calvary into your heart? Please don’t reject Him after all He has done for you. He Loves you so much and desires to give you peace, joy and forgiveness. Yes, love and mercy flowed from the Heart of our Saviour that day.