08/15/2026
Jesus paid the ultimate price for us to be in Heaven. There is no greater love than the love that Jesus has for you. He was betrayed by one of His closest friends, abandoned by the people He loved, mocked, beaten, whipped, crowned with thorns, nailed to a cross, and left to suffer in agony. But the physical pain was not the only suffering He endured. Jesus experienced the heartbreak of betrayal, rejection, loneliness, and the weight of our sin. As He hung on the cross, He cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46).
And yet, Jesus willingly endured it all. He knew exactly what was waiting for Him, and He still chose the cross because He loved us. Hebrews 12:2 says that “for the joy that was set before him” Christ “endured the cross.” The joy before Him was knowing that through His sacrifice, we could be forgiven, reconciled to God, and one day spend eternity with Him in Heaven. He endured the cross because He wanted you.
Jesus, thank You for loving us enough to give Your life for us. Thank You for taking our sin upon Yourself and paying a price we could never pay. If you have never received Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you can do that today: “Jesus, I believe in You. I believe You died for my sins and rose again. Please forgive me, save me, and become the Lord of my life. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. I give my life to You. Amen.”
There is no greater love than this: Jesus gave His life so that we could have eternal life. Thank you Jesus! ❤️✝️