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We often hear about Jesus' death on the cross, but it's something we may take for granted, forgetting the immense pain and suffering He endured. We also overlook the profound significance of His sacrifice for us.
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As Jesus hangs on the cross, He speaks seven statements. To utter these words, He would have been enduring unimaginable agony. Dr. David Acuna, a trauma surgeon, describes the experience: “You would be pushing down on spiked feet, which, of course, hurts, and then you’d be hanging on spiked arms. Each time you take a breath, you alternate between excruciating pain and more excruciating pain.”
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In the midst of His torment, Jesus musters the strength to speak these words to us. Today, we focus on His statement: "Dear woman, here is your son!" and “Here is your mother!” Though they may seem simple, these words carry deep significance. When I take time to truly reflect on His suffering, I am reminded of the words from Isaiah: “By His wounds, we are healed."
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