There’s something really amazing about Jesus’ arrest and trial. I read about it again today in Matthew 27, and was particularly struck by verse 14: “But Jesus made no reply, not even to a single charge—to the great amazement of the governor.”
Jesus didn’t even try to defend himself, at his arrest or at his trial. He had every possible defense. He could have easily avoided arrest, and as a completely innocent man he surely had effective defense against false charges.
But Jesus was OK being convicted and killed. He was fine with it - in fact, it was why he came. I can’t imagine. I can’t imagine giving myself up like that for people who hate me, or are indifferent to me.
That’s how much Jesus loves me. He never intended to do anything but die for me.
My love seems paltry in comparison. But I sure do love him for it.
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