THANK YOU FOR THE CROSS

Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. A great moment to celebrate of course, because it is part of one of the most important moments in the history of mankind. It might be a little bit weird for some people when they see how Christians celebrate Christ's death on the cross. Of course it's funny for them, but not for us. We who understand the meaning of the death, on contrary, feel grateful for it, because we know it changes our life.

I myself can never imagine the pain that Jesus underwent at that time, when He decided to drink from the cup of sorrow. He as God could have just passed the moment and didn't sacrifice His life for us. But no, He did choose to accept it, He chose to save us, He chose to be separated with God - "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?", and He chose to die.

But the story doesn't stop there. Our God lives again. He did it to prove that nothing can hold Him back, including death. He did it to show to the world that He has power over everything, including death. He did it to tell all mankind that by trusting Him they shall receive life, for He is God who lives.

Now, why don't you try to open your heart for Him? You know, He died so that you may live, and He lives so that your faith isn't in vain. He loves you. He could choose to love the stars, the flowers, the galaxies, the angels... but no. Among all the things He has created, He chooses you and me to be His object of love. He chooses you and me to be the one He died for. Once again I say you, He loves you, more than anything in this universe.

Dear God, thank you for the cross, thank you greatest sacrifice You have showed to me. I really don't know how to pay it back. But even if I know millions ways, I will never be able to repay Your love. Once again, thank you for the cross.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,[f] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16