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Another Kind of Sacrifice
Thankful1By Michan Myer
English Major
 
I was going to write an encouraging note about the end of this season and the beginning of a new one, but that's just not what God wanted me to share. For some reason, the subject of sacrifice just won't leave my heart lately. I don't mean sacrifice like not buying a yummy strawberry, hand-spun Chic-Fil-A milkshake when you really, really want one; I'm talking about a different kind of sacrifice-ultimate sacrifice.
 
During the week leading up to Easter, there is often much emphasis on the sacrifice that Christ made in going to the cross for us, the heart-wrenching image of his broken body nailed to a tree for every sin I've committed. This year, though, I began to see a different perspective on that sacrifice. What must God have felt, watching His only begotten son beaten, spit-upon, pouring blood from wounds inflicted by merciless tormentors? What must it have taken for Him to look upon us with love as we brutally killed what He loved most in this world-a part of His very being-his SON? I can't even imagine. I nailed God's son to the cross. I nailed Mary's son to the cross. Could I forgive and love someone who did that to my child? Even if they deserved it, I'm not sure I could.
 
That is ultimate sacrifice-as a parent I feel that deep within me. It is in that moment that I really understand what God has done for me, and I am humbled beyond words. I certainly don't feel worthy of such a ransom. I have to ask myself if I live every day in such a way that I honor that sacrifice. The answer is a sad and honest "no."
 
So, armed with this revelation of sacrifice in hand and heart, I have purposed to enter this new time and season with humility, gratefulness, and overwhelming joy. Thankful for each blessing and standing strong in faith through each trial, my heart is set upon the Lord and His amazing love, and I want to tell EVERYONE about it. Will you join me?

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