Head: Know God’s Word | Heart: Love God | Hands: Follow God’s Way
Read John 18
HEAD
I love Easter and spring! It’s an amazing time to celebrate what Jesus did for us. The Easter story is not all unicorns and rainbows, though, is it? The beginning of the story can be heartbreaking and very difficult to read.
In John 18, Jesus’ disciple, Judas, led the soldiers to Jesus so they could arrest Him. Jesus, without fear and with boldness, asks the soldiers who they want. When the soldiers say they are looking for Jesus, Jesus simply says, “I am He.”
HEART
Wow! Jesus knew what the soldiers were going to do to Him, but He didn’t hide or fight. Even the soldiers were shocked and “fell to the ground.” Jesus knew He was going to die on the cross. But why? Why did Jesus so willingly give Himself to the soldiers? Because He LOVES YOU! He knew that if He gave Himself up, He would pay for your sins and my sins, and we could spend forever with Him in Heaven. Jesus decided it was worth ALL the pain and the death on the cross so you would not be separated from Him.
I so badly want you to understand the depth of Jesus' love for you. The Bible says, “Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:39).
HANDS
What does Jesus’ love mean to you? Take a moment to think about how much He loves you.
When He came, Jesus showed us how to love others the way He loves us. Show someone how much Jesus loves them by doing something kind for someone.
Prayer: Lord, we are so thankful for what You did on the cross for us. Help us to truly understand how much You love us. Help us to share that love with others this week. Amen.