It is easy to talk about love and mostly it is beyond what we expect or desire. Love is awesome yet awful since God's love transcends the human definition of love to a point that is metaphorically hard for us to comprehend. Theologically, there is no need for Jesus to be crucified for our salvation and redemption of our sins. The primary symbol of God’s love is the crucifixion that provides a prominent and visual statement about love.
Agape love entails lots of pain and suffering. I have encountered many form of love in life - people love me for my generosity, love me for my company etc etc but they are only superficial love. I realised that one never really love another unless their love brings pain and suffering. Jesus died on the cross to show us what unfailing love is all about, not because He has to in order that we may have salvation. His crucifixion is a sign of loving unconditionally and He suffered intense pain to carry that agape love to Calvary. Love goes beyond oneself. It’s the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Today, I finally know why there is no end to my suffering…that’s because I have not reached Calvary yet.
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