It's Good Friday - the day that people who believe the Jesus was the Son of God remember and celebrate (yes, celebrate) His death. For those people his death means life. Jesus did not only promise life after death but said that he came to give us life to the full - here and now.

 

The narrative told to us in the Bible says that Jesus was God's son. So God was Jesus' Father. The message is clear - God's love for humanity was so selfless and so overwhelming that he chose to freely send and give his Son to die for the salvation and hope of everyone who lived, was ever alive and would ever be alive after that time. 

 

Here's the thing: I wouldn't have done it for you. I don't love you enough. If I could have choosen to give you hope or keep my son I think I would have kept my son. I love Izaak more than I love you. I'm not big enough, strong enough, compassionate enough, selfless enough, or loving enough to give my son for you. 

 

That's why it had to be God. His love is bigger, stronger, more compassionate, and more selfless than the entirety of human history could ever be or show.

 

What is your concept of who God is? What is the preeminent picture you have in your mind about Him? Think about it. The next time the concept of a higher power crosses your mind I'd encourage you, stop and personalize Him for a moment. Get human about the whole thing. The relationship God had with Jesus is at least the same as you have with your kids, your niece's and nephews, or those adorable kids your friends and neighbours let you get your weekly cute kid fix with. If God was someone that you knew, someone with kids, and he somehow expressed his love for you through them, how much more would that endear you to him? How much more then could the concept that he gave his son for the betterment of humanity endear you to God? Can you let that resonate in and with your soul for a minute? I think it's meant to.

 

Maybe this just seems crazy to you. Maybe not. I hope that this is helpful on your spiritual journey, wherever it is. I know that my son has taught me so much on my own journey and I'm pretty sure that he's able to help you on yours if you'll let his short life speak words that I believe God gave him to speak.