by: Cloyd Uyson
One of the greatest weapons that any warrior or fighter can ever have in
his wars at battles is no less than forgiveness. Since the time of the
early Greeks and Romans, they believe that the most powerful weapon that they
could ever give to their enemies is no less than forgiveness. In the
history of mankind, the greatest story which was ever told was on how Jesus
Christ offered himself as a ransom for many. He shed his precious blood
on the cross in order for us to attain forgiveness from the Father.
Jesus was crucified to fulfill the mission of God the Father.
Jesus’ crucifixion is the apex of the salvation of mankind. Had Jesus not
been crucified or resisted crucifixion, humanity will remain in darkness and
everyone will eternally be damned to hell. The theology of His
crucifixion is said to be the most profound and deep for all Christians and it
is one thing that humanity should be very thankful about. This mystery of
crucifixion brings us hope and joy, an event in human history that is marvelous
yet misunderstood, wonderfully amazing yet shameful in a sense for all the
Jewish community.
To be crucified during the time of Jesus is the worst punishment that a
criminal will undergo. That was the primary reason why many faithful
followers of Jesus after his crucifixion wavered and dwindled. But soon
after, He resurrected and changed the course of history. He brought that
enormous light that signals our total redemption and being saved.
Nothing therefore could even beat the perfect message of Christ’s crucifixion
simply because from that somber mountain of the Calvary life and death got a
new and momentous meaning. His blood shed on the cross, his precious life
offered for mankind can never be surpassed by any other human feat or
deed. Can you imagine a son of God offering Himself on the shameful cross
naked and insulted for a sin He in fact is never responsible?
Well, from shame, the cross now assumes the symbol of love.
Christians draw from the cross the merciful and healing love which it gives
through the power of Jesus’ blood. It goes without saying then that as
followers of this one true God, Jesus Christ, we must never be ashamed to
suffer like Him and follow all His divine footsteps towards the cross.
After all this perfect example shown to us by Christ will eventually lead us to
resurrection. The glory of being an apostle of Christ is reached after
the crucifixion. All of our pains and difficulties here on earth will
eventually be rewarded in the life here after. Thus let us all work hand
in hand in bringing the message of the cross through all the earth, shouting,
chanting, celebrating for this precious redemption God the Son has unselfishly
shared to us. Only then could we be truly worthy of His love, mercy and
redeeming grace shed on the cross by His most precious blood.
In conclusion,
we too must be like Jesus, the Savior for the Christians, a great prophet for
the Muslims and a revered person for other religions of the world. His
sweetest revenge is ultimately forgiveness of man’s sinfulness. Life will
truly be wonderful with forgiveness reigning in our hearts.
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