This is a simple statement, yet the horror Jesus endured on the cross was not simple.
Christ had been awake all night, endured at least four trials, was beaten by the religious Jews and Roman soldiers. He was mocked, ridiculed, spit upon, and then had to carry His own cross. The crucifixion is more horrible than anything we can imagine.
Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
Somehow, all of our sins were transferred to Him as he hung on that cross.
"It is finished!" He cried. When He took His last breath redemption was secured for all those who believe on Him.
If that isn't love, the ocean is dry;
There's no stars in the sky, and the sparrow can't fly.
--Dottie Rambo
