What is the distance from Gods throne of splendor down to the abyss of Calvarys cross? What is the measure of the Saviors love for us? In Pauls letter to the Philippians, he described Jesus descent from the heights of glory to the depths of shame and agony and back again (2:5-11).
Christ is the eternal Creator and Lord of all existence, exalted infinitely above earths foulness and decay. He is the source of life, with myriads of angels to sing His praises and do His bidding. Yet, motivated by love for our lost human race, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross (v.8). He came to our puny planet, was born in a cavelike barn with its smells and filth, and was placed as a helpless baby in a feeding trough.
When He grew to manhood, He endured homelessness (Matt. 8:20). Thirsty, He asked an adulteress for water (John 4:7-9). Weary, He fell asleep in a boat on a storm-tossed sea (Mark 4:37-38). Sinless, He was adored by the multitudes one day (Matt. 21:9), and then condemned as a criminal and died on a Roman cross in excruciating pain.
Thats the distance from Gods throne down to Calvary! Thats the measure of His mercy and grace!
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Enjoyed the message today in the Daily Bread, Mr. Mayor! It always inspires me, thank you this Palm Sunday.