HAVE WE BEEN THERE

“And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.  And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.  Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.  And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”

Luke 23:32-34 KJV

Bill Gaither wrote the beautiful hymn “I’ve Been To Calvary” but can we honestly say we have been there?  Have tears run down our face and has our heart broken because of all the pain and agony that Jesus endured for us on the cross of Calvary?  Are we just singing the words or are we singing from our heart?

The story of the crucifixion of Jesus is not just a story.  It really happened.  They did all those things to our precious Saviour.  Jesus did ask His Father to forgive them.  O that you and I would follow the example that He set for us and love others unconditionally and forgive those who hurt us.

Jesus forgave us from His heart and unless you and I forgive others from our heart, we have not forgiven them.  How dare you and I go to a Holy God and ask Him to forgive us if we’re not willing to forgive those who hurt us?  We need to remember that nobody is perfect and that includes you and me.

Heavenly Father, I know it broke Your heart when You had to turn away from Your Son when He was hanging on the cross.  You can’t look on sin and Jesus had taken our sins on Him.  Thank You for loving us so much You gave Jesus to be our Saviour.  I love You, dear Father.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen. 

Joanne Lowe

August 28, 2015