Holy Week-I'm messed up But...

Hey,

Wow, so this whole week has truly been a journey for me. So much happened and now, after reading the devotional I understand why.

To comment on the story line,  I just want to say it was great! I love the simplicity in what can be a complex topic. Often times I've been to church and heard the story but its always told in different words or truth be told I wasnt really hearing or fully understanding what the speaker was saying, but now I thoroughly comprehend.

I titled this "Im messed up but..." because for one the truth is that I'm messed up, and I openly admit that. Two, is what comes after the but...and its this: "But Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins, paying the ultimate price."

I'm messed up, But Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins, paying the ultimate price.

Im really trying to fully wrap my mind around this truth.....If God sending His only begotten Son (who committed no sin) to be crucified for our sin in advance isn't love then I dont know what is. How do I thank Him for that? (This is a serious question)
And then He rose from the dead, visited his friends and tells them "Eventhough you wont be able to see me anymore, I will never leave you. No. Not ever! I will be with you. Yes! Always and forever!

But my favorite part is what Jesus tells them before He dies: "There's a place for you. Ill get it ready," Jesus had said. "You know the way." Thomas had panicked (as most of us would have) "I dont know the way to get there!" Yes you do," Jesus had said. "I am the Way and the Truth and the Life."

"Now everyone can come home to God." "Death is not the end of you. You can live with your Father in heaven because I have rescued the whole world!"

I'm truly overwhelmed at the thought that God would do all of this for us.

Jessica James :)