The Weight of Love: Reflections on Jesus' Death and ResurrectionSample

No one willingly seeks out suffering. We do our best to avoid pain, to shield ourselves from heartbreak, loss, and hardship. But love – true, selfless love – often requires sacrifice.

Jesus didn’t just talk about love – he embodied it. He endured the ultimate suffering, not because he had to, but because he chose to for us. Every lash of the whip, every insult hurled, every nail driven into his hands and feet was an act of love. He took on our punishment so we could be free.

When we experience suffering, we often ask, “Why is this happening?” But what if, instead, we asked, “How is God using this?” Jesus’ pain wasn’t meaningless. It brought redemption. What if our struggles also have a purpose, even if we can’t see it yet?