A revelation of the Suffering Servant. Self-emptying sacrifice. Self-surrender without self-pity. Obedience without self-righteousness. The Lamb of God dying without protest. Suffering love whispering. Mercy shouting forgiveness. God singing a lament. Non-violent resistance to political expediency and religious corruption. Power choosing weakness to conquer. Submission to nails, thorns, and a sword. Brokenness for human rebellion. The Creator of trees dying on wood. The humility of God. God suffering and embracing all human suffering. Our path of discipleship. Our way to the Father. Rescue of sinners. A display of holiness for all holiness seekers.
“If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it.” Luke 9:23-24 (NASB)
