I’ve recently reread one of my favorite books, Gene Edwards’ “The Day I Was Crucified.” Well, not exactly reread, since I only chanced upon a few pages in the little spare time I managed to find these busy weeks. (Still, my opinion stands: this is a definite must-read!)
But as usual, it struck a chord in my heart: isn’t it amazing how Jesus didn’t say a word while He was being crucified? “Like a lamb before its shearers is silent” indeed… I can hardly imagine the thoughts that must’ve run through His mind as He allowed the soldiers He Himself created drive the nails through His wrists—and mocking Him as they did so. How can He still feel such love and passion at that particular time? And yet He did! How can He think of one thing throughout the whole ordeal—the joy of having me with Him?
Sigh. I love this book. The author really gave a powerful glimpse into the divine exchange! The death of Adam’s race, the death of sin itself—when He became sin and consumed it with His wrath!
We’ve hardly begun scratching the surface of what He did at the cross, beloved. Let’s take a walk and explore them together… :)
For more book reviews, please check out my reading list at Christian Book Reviews or Christian Novel Reviews.
But as usual, it struck a chord in my heart: isn’t it amazing how Jesus didn’t say a word while He was being crucified? “Like a lamb before its shearers is silent” indeed… I can hardly imagine the thoughts that must’ve run through His mind as He allowed the soldiers He Himself created drive the nails through His wrists—and mocking Him as they did so. How can He still feel such love and passion at that particular time? And yet He did! How can He think of one thing throughout the whole ordeal—the joy of having me with Him?
Sigh. I love this book. The author really gave a powerful glimpse into the divine exchange! The death of Adam’s race, the death of sin itself—when He became sin and consumed it with His wrath!
We’ve hardly begun scratching the surface of what He did at the cross, beloved. Let’s take a walk and explore them together… :)
For more book reviews, please check out my reading list at Christian Book Reviews or Christian Novel Reviews.
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