Next Door Savior by Max Lucado
"Every Place"
Philippians 2:6-7
The next section of the book is entitled, "No Place He Won't Go". Max starts off with an interesting parallel on Jesus descent to earth. Mr. Lucado tells his readers about a group of squirrels he watches from his study window as he writes. Although he enjoys watching them, he never even considers wanting to become one of them. Nuts for food, cars as mortal enemies and winters spent inside a tree are not lifestyle choices that appeal to Max.
But Christ willingly left a far greater life than we can image to become human. He traded 24-hour adoration for scorn. He substituted perfection for pain. He swapped streets of gold for dust and mud. Why? Because He loved (and still loves) us that much. That depth of love is unimaginable to me. I literally cannot wrap my mind around the level of sacrifice Christ made for me. I can read about it. Discuss it. Even blog about it. But to truly grasp the level of Christ's sacrifice, not sure our human minds are capable of grasping that one.
However, I can be thankful. I can use it as motivation to love Him more. It can be the kick in the seat of my britches when I don't feel like praying or studying the Bible. His love can motivate and change me, even if I don't completely understand it.
Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice just so I can have a better life today and spend eternity with you.
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