Let Him Come Down

What held Our Lord to the cross in Matthew 27:27-44? It surely was not those piercing crushing spikes that had been pounded into arms and legs. The mocking passers-by thought He was done in by those nails. They cried for Him to come down from the cross if He was really the Son of God. Even the people's appointed-by-God leaders presumptuously shouted, "He saved others; He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel; let Him come down from the cross and we will believe in Him." 

But no. All the taunts and jeers that the enemy could throw at Him would not deter our Lord from His purpose. It was uncompromising, unimaginable perfect love that fastened Him to that cross. His staying to the finish rent the veil and opened the door to our forever love, joy, and life with Him. 

Thank you Jesus.