March 15
"This Easter, I see the pain of the cross from the perspective of the Father. What did it cost God to see His son whipped and beaten? How did He bear to look upon His only Son as He was mocked and nailed to a cross? What pain did He endure to hear Jesus cry out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” and not respond?
All these thoughts flood my mind as I stare into this picture of Abraham. And, I am undone. The tears freely flow. I want to look away, and yet I want to stare forever” (Melissa Kruger, “The Pain of the Father’s Choice”).
Dear friend, how do you respond?
