Watching Passion of the Christ always brings me to tears. This time, when I watched it, I had the “ugly cry”.
I would tell you that I don’t know why but that wouldn’t be accurate. I know exactly why this movie, that I’ve now made part of my Easter Weekend tradition, humbles me.
It is simple. Nothing complicated. But here it is in five words: “I know, I’m not worthy.”
My humanity - my failings and shortcomings, have become all the more apparent to me as I continue my study of holiness. I thank God for that. Because as I continue to study Peter and study his instructions to the church of the Living God, I know I’m not worthy of the sacrifice that Jesus paid. He paid a dear price for my life - for my freedom. The same applies to you too.
The spit, the scourging, the mocking, the pain, the beatings, the whips, the nails - all for me - what have I ever done to deserve this - nothing. I know, I’m not worthy.
So, this year, as I watched the movie, with heart full and tears flowing, I know I’m not worthy - and that mindset gives me perspective ... humility. My life now is not about what I want to do, but what I must do, in obedience and in service to my God. For He is alone is worthy.
Imagine, the real story is even worse.