Love Hung on a Cross

I have a little daily devotional by the wonderful Max Lucado called Grace for the Moment. This has been a blessing to me for many years. This is, by far, my favorite devotion. The page has always been marked by a red ribbon I keep there.

God loved the world so much that He gave His
one and only Son so that whoever believes in Him
may not be lost, but have eternal life.
John 3:16

He looked around the hill and foresaw a scene. Three figures hung on three crosses. Arms spread. Heads fallen forward. They moaned with the wind.

Men clad in soldier's garb sat on the ground near the trio. . . .

Women clad in sorrow huddled at the foot of the hill, . . . faces tear-streaked.

All heaven stood to fight. All nature rose to rescue. All eternity poised to protect. But the Creator gave no command.

"It must be done. . ." He said, and withdrew.

The angel spoke again. "It would be less painful. . ."

The Creator interrupted softly. "But it wouldn't be love."

In the Eye of the Storm
Max Lucado