As our Lord was being crucified, the unspeakable pain did not distract his attention from others, including those who were causing his pain. Even his enemies, those who were abusing him and cursing him, were not outside the orbit of his love. How did Jesus love his enemies? He prayed for them. 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do"' (Luke23.34). J.C. Ryle remarks, 'The fruits of this wonderful prayer will never be fully seen until the day when the books are opened, and the secrets of all our hearts are revealed.'
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Oh, Father, help us love like Jesus.
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The power of Christ's work on the cross is something that we truly, but may never fully, understand this side of redemption history. It's riches run deep and it's great to always gain new and fresh insight into it.
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