Come Home to the Cross by Anne Wilsonਨਮੂਨਾ

He Went to the Cross For You

Scripture to meditate on today: Galatians 2:20- “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

Reflecting on Jesus's crucifixion leads to awe-inspiring revelations about the depth of His love. While we know, according to John 3:16, that He gave His life for the entire world, have you ever stopped to consider that He died specifically for you? As He hung on that cross in unimaginable pain, He was thinking of you—your struggles, joys, fears, and, ultimately, the victory He offers You. While the weight of the world was on His shoulders, His love for you made it bearable.

Yes, Jesus died for all who will believe, but He died with you on His mind. Each nail, each thorn, each moment of suffering was endured for the sake of your salvation. He knows you by name, and He knows your sins and deepest pain, yet still - He chose to die for you. This was no impersonal sacrifice; it was an intimate, specific, filled-with-purpose mission to save your life. He looked at you and said, “You are worth it.”

Jesus’ hardest day is a love note for you today. No matter what you’re facing, no matter how broken you feel, His personal sacrifice can be the anchor for your weary soul. Jesus’ death means that there is nothing beyond the reach of His love. Your struggles are not in vain. The Crucifixion seems like a tragic event until we view it through the lens of the Resurrection. Now we know it as the most miraculous and greatest act of love in history - a moment in time that offers all believers a hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).

When life feels overwhelming, and when you question whether things will ever get better, remember the darkest day in history was followed by the most exciting miracle. And with Jesus in your corner, you can walk through today knowing His love is a constant, unshakeable force. Hold onto faith, trusting that the One who died specifically for you is also the One who will carry you through.

Reflective Questions:

• What does it mean to you to know that Jesus’ death was not only a historical event, but an act of love intended for you personally?
• How does knowing that Jesus went to the cross specifically for you influence the way you love and forgive others?
• How can understanding the personal nature of Jesus’ sacrifice impact your relationship with Him?

Prayer: Dear sweet Jesus, I am in awe when I think of Your crucifixion. It’s so hard to wrap my head around the fact that You died for me specifically. Thank You for making me clean and giving me salvation through your great sacrifice on the cross. Nothing I could ever say or do could express my gratitude. I aspire to be as selfless, loving, and forgiving as You. Lord, accompany me during this day and help me to embody the kind of selflessness and humility You had when You went to the cross. Thank You, Jesus! Amen.