Why did He die?

1st Corinthians 1:18
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

We can never grasp the horror of human sin until we realize it caused the Son of God to be
crucified. Not Pilate, not Judas, not the mob......but sin.

The ravages of war and poverty, the wrenching pain of loneliness and rejection, the haunting cry of the orphan and widow, the dying gasps of the world's starving....these and a thousand other tragedies all bear witness to the fact that we live in a world poisoned by sin.

And that is why Jesus died. The terrible, bitter cup of humanity's sin sent Him to the cross. Jesus prayed in those last hours, "O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." (Matthew 26:39). There was no other way.
Why did He drink that awful cup? So YOU and I would not have to.

Sin is the second most powerful force in the universe, for it sent Jesus to the Cross. Only
one force is greater....The Love of God.

Thank you Jesus, for the cup your bore for me, help me NEVER to drive those nails into your hands again, with my thoughts, deeds or actions. Be with those in this blog world today and everyday. Grant them the peace that passeth all understanding.