10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. Romans 5:10 ESV
Not ever been a father, it is hard for me to empathize with the depth of feeling, connection, and devotion that develops between to who have the same blood in their veins. To know the feeling of have been responsible for bringing another life into this world will always be just beyond my emotional understanding. But I can surmise the connection must be unlike any other.
Over the past 15 years, I have seen many outward actions that intimate the inward connection by observing Kristi. No sacrifice is too great. No amount of worry too much. No time too inconvenient. No problem too big.
As a single mother for many years of Seth's life, Kristi had to sacrifice not just money, but time, social events, sleep, and many other things to be a parent. Seth was the top priority in her life. Every decision made had his welfare in mind. Each action she took affected this little person who depended on her.
It is through this lens that caused Romans 5:10 to make such an impression today. Paul reminds his readers that Jesus died for us, not the collective "us", but each individual person in that "us". When Jesus was beaten, mocked, spat upon, and crucified, we were His enemies. Our sin was responsible for all His suffering. But the depth of His love was great enough He willingly suffered all things in order to create that path for reconciliation.
If Christ was willing to make the supreme sacrifice for his enemies, how much more is He willing to do for His children! He loved His enemies enough to suffer separation from God. Surely He will be even more gracious to His own children.
It is through Jesus' sacrifice for those who hated Him, as we all did before accepting Him as Lord and Savior, do we get a glimpse of how much He loves His children.
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