Is. 52:13-53:12; Heb. 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn. 18:1-19:42
A father works tirelessly to provide for his loved ones, sacrificing his own desires for their well-being. One day, a tragedy strikes and their home is engulfed in flames. He was horror stricken because his child was in the house going to be burnt to death in the fire. The father finds himself faced with an impossible choice: to save himself or to save his child trapped inside.
Without hesitation, he rushes into the burning house. Amidst the smoke and flames, he finds his precious one and shields him from harm, bearing the full brunt of the fire's fury. The father's selfless act costs him his own life, but his child is spared, rescued from certain death by the ultimate sacrifice of a loving parent.
Here we catch a glimpse of the sacrificial love demonstrated by Jesus on that fateful Good Friday. Just as the father willingly laid down his life for his child Jesus lay down His life for all humanity. His death on the cross was not merely an act of duty but a profound expression of love beyond measure.