As I am typing this I have “The Passion of the Christ” playing. I love this movie because it removes the simple view of the cross. Let me explain before you get worked up. The IDEA of the cross and its purpose is simple, love. BUT the process of the cross is extremely deep. Jesus didn’t just die on a cross. He was betrayed by those he loved, not just Judas, beaten, whipped, had his beard plucked out, naked, humiliated, had thorns dig into his head, AND then he was crucified on the cross. The bible says that it pleased God to bruise him. It wasn’t just about the cross. It was about the whole process that lead up to the cross as well. 

We so quickly forget about the abuse, betrayal etc. and just think about the nails and cross. We forget that he had to go through so much to take away our sins. Yes, he was crucified, but he suffered much more than just that. 

They just nailed the nails into his feet. I can’t write anymore now. Just don’t forget that it was for so much that you were bought for. Don’t waste it by being a lazy Christian.