Mark 15: 31-32 In the same way the cheif priests and the teachers of the law mocked him among themselves. "He saved others," they said, "but he can't save himself! Let this Christ, this King of Israel, come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe." Those crucified with him also heaped insults on him.
It bothers me each time I read about Jesus' crucifixion because it's so horrific and so insulting to the way that they treated him. On the brighter side though, this crucifixion really is a positive and a victory for you and me. We all know that, if Jesus would have wanted to show them that He could have saved himself, then he would have, but that would have not fulfilled the prophecy of Christ. Without Jesus' crucifixion, we would all be doomed for death.
Luckily for us, in Matthew 27:50, when Christ cried out in a loud voice, He gave up his spirit. At this moment, the curtain of the temple was torn, which allows us the great victory in Christ that we have. Pilate and those around thought that they were going to crucify Jesus and that would be the end to their troubles with Him. To their surprise, it was only the beginning of something wonderful.
When the curtain of the temple was torn, the earth shook, the rocks split, tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. Can you imagine the confusion and bewilderment that went throughout the land? One of these days, Christ will return for us and those who are holy and have given their lives to Christ will raise and gather with him to reign forever!
I thank the Lord for not giving in and not saving himself on the cross. If Jesus would have saved himself, we would not have the promise of Heaven and the chance to live for Him. With his crucifixion, we are able to be blessed and experience his blessings on us!
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