You are loved!

You all know that when you plan something that it sometimes doesn’t always go according to what you plan. To give you an example, I have a year planner where I write the topics out on what to write about but  during one of my quiet times I felt God saying that I need to write about the topic 'you are loved'

I still don’t know why but I know that when you read the below that somehow you will be touched and that you can share the below with someone that you know God has placed on your heart

When I think about this topic 'You are loved' so many things come to mind but the one that just highlights it for me is the crucifixion of Jesus.

What does the topic 'You are loved' have anything to do with the crucifiction of Jesus you may ask....? Well my dear readers because Jesus is love and he died for your sins so that you may live.

I know that some of you know this by now and that you have heard it numerous times but below is a link of a medical report that I shared in my small group about the injuries Jesus had to endure. Go have a look and imagine what pain Jesus had to endure so that we may live.

https://jasonpierce.org/a-medical-diagnosis-of-jesus-death-by-crucifixion/

A few lines that just spoke to me, knowing that I am loved;

As we gaze at the cross, we must always remember that it is us who he is replacing.

Jesus bore our anguish that we might not suffer.

Jesus was cast off that we might be brought in.

Jesus was punished as an enemy that we might be welcomed as friend.

Jesus surrendered to hell’s worst that we might attain heaven’s best.

Jesus was stripped that we might be clothed.

Jesus was wounded that we might be healed.

Jesus was tormented that we might be comforted.

Jesus was made a shame that we might be given glory.

Jesus endured darkness that we might have eternal light.

Jesus cried out in pain that we might sing a new song.

Jesus closed his eyes that we might receive sight.

Jesus died that we might live.

You *are* loved for Jesus died so that you might live