This past week was Holy week for those of us who practice Christianity as our foundation for agape LOVE. Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, which we believe represents God’s ultimate demonstration of love for humanity. As I reflect upon this sacrifice; I wonder what is the motivation to put one’s self in harm’s way for a beloved?
As we read the story of the cross, we learn that Jesus accepted that he was human and divine at the same time. He understood fully what was required of his humanity and lamented the commitment. However, he allowed God’s will to be done because he trusted completely in the Love of God to fulfill his promise to humanity. He participated in the plan to ensure that humanity could always commune with God despite our shortcomings. This reconciliation is the ultimate gift of Love to humanity. We are able to access the divine; enjoying a deeply personal relationship if we are open to being present for it.
In relationships it is good to know that sacrifice is only one demonstration (not a requirement) of love to our beloved; a gift given when needed to help our beloved grow. Relationships can become toxic if our beloved is requiring a sacrifice from us in order for us to be loved. Using our head, heart, and spirit to sense relationships which nurture us is needed to stay connected to our soul.
I am eternally grateful for the sacrifice that has been made so that I can know the truth of who I am to God. Once again Jonathan Butler has the words to express what I feel about this sacrifice.
Until next week,