Days 119 & 120 - The Passion of the Christ

Do you remember this movie? It came out in 2004. I saw it in a large cinema theater. I couldn't believe how gruesome it was at the time. But then again, Christ's death was no pretty thing. He was beaten, spat upon, whipped, punched, rocks were thrown at him, the crowd cried out their hateful, mocking words while His followers (and his mother) cried with anguish.

He was nailed to a cross, excruciating pain.

He breathed his last...and died.

Praise God, He arose 3 days later!

Last night, my husband and I watched this movie together. It was as gruesome and depressing last night as it was six years ago. My husband and I turned our heads away at certain parts, unable to watch the pain and torture our Heavenly Father endured.

At the end, as He was nailed to the cross, I sat stunned on our soft sofa, thinking, "Man! Jesus did all of this...for M-E?!" I"m so not worthy of it. None of us are worthy of His sacrifice.

We knelt and prayed following the conclusion of the movie. I prayed, "Lord, I am not doing nearly enough for you! I would sell all that I have and go where You call me."

Of course, He doesn't call us to the mission field...yet! Maybe in the future? Who knows.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life!" John 3:16