Christ came into this world to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). The mission of Jesus was to save sinners (1 Tim 1:15) and the means of accomplishing his mission was the Cross. Jesus came with the cross in mind. He was born to die. Not like all of us who will die, but Christ, God the Son and God the Father purposed that Jesus die. His life's goal centered on being put to death.
His life was lived with one destiny in mind, a hill outside the city gates, a bloody and violent death atop the hill. Jesus carried our curse up the hill (Gal 3:13) became the curse. At the top of that hill of death he was murdered. Nailed to a tree to die. Disgraced, shamed and shunned for our sin.
To this end he came, to Die, so that by faith in him we might live.
Have you ever thought about Christ's death as for you? How about because of you? Have you ever pondered the determination of the cross? Have you have considered the implications of the cross?
Have you ever marveled at the love of the cross?
It was for love he came. It was in love he set his face toward Jerusalem. it was for love he endured the suffering and pain. It was for love he Came to Die.
