In the Christian world the period known as "Holy Week" is actually only four days from Thursday evening until Sunday morning. If you take the time to really reflect on those four (actually three days) you do come out with a better and richer understanding of the Lord's sacrifice. I have been reflecting a lot on the passages in Matthew that describe the afternoon before the Lord's supper. It is necessary to reflect on the meaning of Passover whenever you read these passages.
It is only when you take time to reflect on what happened and get a good context in history that you really can comprehend the meaning of the Lord's sacrifice. I find tiny nuggets of gold every time I read the Easter passages in Matthew and Mark. I become overwhelmed by the extreme sacrifice fully knowing that I couldn't take his place. He is strong when I am weak.
It still boggles my mind a bit when I concentrate on these passages. I can't help but stand in awe of his unfailing love for me. I admittedly have some times questioned why the Lord had to sacrifice himself for my sins. It just seemed too inhumane. Yet I read again that without the shedding of blood there can be no redemption. It was his blood that redeemed me.
I am not special. I am a sinner saved by God's grace. I understand all too well that he didn't have to sacrifice himself. He could have walked away, yet he chose to suffer that horrible death. He chose to break the power of sin over my life.
He is now my advocate and the Lord of my soul. In him do I put my trust.
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