God And Man On The Cross — When one realizes that the guy on the cross is God many things start making sense.
God is good despite the rampant evil and twistedness in the world. He loves us and hates cruelty and the infliction of suffering.
And the evil in the world has always been there. Look at history whether contemporaneous or ancient. This crucifixion was more than 2,000 years ago.
Also evil is a choice. The rules He set means he won’t stop it. It’s up to us, and not by doing big things but little ones. Comforting someone on the outs even if it means giving up some of your comfort. Refusing to take advantage when able. Telling the truth even if it hurts. Stopping the urge to strike back. Not hurting a family member or spouse. Things like that.
And not hurting ourselves, of course. We are commanded to love ourselves after all. If we don’t love ourselves we won’t love others.
The real kick, though, is when you look at a simple cross without Jesus on it.
The cross was a device meant to control trough terror and compel obedience to worldly authorities, the corrupt and the bullies.
And you then fully comprehend why Man needs a Redeemer.
Amen!