The crucifixion of Jesus was not only a physical torture, but also a psychological torment. He had to endure the sight of His own bleeding body, the sound of His own gasping breath, the feeling of His own failing strength. He had to face the reality of being forsaken. He had to hear the mockery of his enemies, the silence of His friends, the cry of His mother. He had to bear the sin of the world amid the perceived wrath of God.
But in the midst of His agony, He did not lose His faith, His love, or His purpose. He trusted in His Father, who would raise Him from the dead. He prayed for His persecutors, who did not know what they were doing. He fulfilled His mission, which was to save the lost. He uttered final words of forgiveness, surrender, and victory.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, we thank You for Your sacrifice on the cross. You endured the worst pain and suffering imaginable, yet You did not give up on us. You showed us the depth of Your love and the power of Your grace. You accomplished what we could never do: You paid the price for our sins and opened the way to eternal life.
We ask You to help us remember Your agony whenever we face our own trials and temptations. Help us to trust in Your Father, who loves us and has a plan for us. Help us to pray for those who hurt us and forgive them as You forgave. Help us to fulfill Your purpose for our lives and share Your gospel with others. Help us to declare with You: “It is finished!”
We praise You, Lord Jesus, for Your victory over death and sin. You are the King of kings and the Lord of lords. You are the Lamb of God and the Lion of Judah. You are the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. You are our Savior and our Lord. Amen.
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