Matthew 27:26 And having scourged Jesus, delivered to be crucified.

Wouldn’t crucifixion be enough? Why this cruel whipping? Why the crown of thorns? The spitting, the mocking, the striking? Never, in all of history was one so unworthy of such cruel treatment.

O! What love! This deep and terrible suffering reveals the extent of Gods effort to save mankind. It saves me to the uttermost.

My heart is moved with sorrow, yet filled with joy and wonder, as I ponder this scene. Remind me often, Lord Jesus.