The greatest monument

"When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. And sitting down, they kept watch over him there. Above his head they placed the written charge against him: this is jesus, the king of the jews." Matthew 27:35-37

On January 28, 2015, a photo was taken of a man shoveling snow off the finish line of the Boston Marathon. With the city literally snowed in, why did one man take the time to clear a portion of Boylston street? Matt Laudini, a local bartender, told the Boston Magazine that he cleared the finish line to send a message,"I love the Boston Marathon and everything it stands for... it doesn't deserve to be covered in snow." Adam Reynolds, who snapped some of the photos, said that the spot had particular significance for him, "My wife finished the marathon a few minutes before the explosions, so while I was in town I went to take pictures to send her." The finish line of the Boston Marathon has become a memorial to the people of Boston and runners around the world that we will not let evil prevail.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/01/28/boston-marathon-shovel-snow-finish-line-blizzard/22478471/

Throughout history, people have honored the sites where either exceptionally good things have happened or horrendous ones. All around the globe, there are monuments to mark the moments we want to remember or simply cannot forget. Nowhere in the world, though, is there a monument of more significance than Calvary. It could have been the site of the greatest tragedy in history had there not been reason to celebrate.  Following the crucifixion of Christ, the bible tells us, "that he was buried," and "that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures," (1 Corinthians 15:4). Romans 4:25 says, "He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God." Because of His resurrection, Calvary became a place of celebration!

1 Corinthians 6:20 reminds us that, "you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." May we live our lives in tribute for the sacrifice given at the cross of Calvary... the greatest monument of love.

Heavenly Father, thank you for the love you have shown to us. We are mere sinners deserving death and, yet, you sent your only son to save us from what we have earned. May we spend our lives giving back the honor and praise you are due and strive to live for you every day. It's in your precious name we pray, Jesus. Amen.

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Calvary - Hillsong Worship

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9XDdSCAnmY