To die for

Blessings, Encouragement, Forgiveness, Glory of God, Jesus, Love of God, Suffering 1 Minute

This week a friend of mine brought me some fresh made raspberry jam, from berries in her own garden. She stood there as I dipped my finger in and tasted it. It was to die for!

To-die-for is popular American hyperbole dates from the late 20th century and means that something is so amazing that it is worth dying for. For example, “this chocolate cake is to-die-for.” It is thought to be of American Jewish origin and is perhaps a development from the adjectival phrase drop-dead, describing something superlative or excellent. Another example would be, “Wow! She is drop dead gorgeous!”

I’m working on a Bible study on Communion for my weekly women’s group. In doing so, the reality of remembering what Jesus did for me is astounding and humbling. That He so loved me and wanted to restore a relationship with me, that He would be beaten beyond recognition, die by crucifixion, and be separated from His connection with His Father, is beyond my capability to fully comprehend.

Which as I was thinking about it more this week, Jesus thinks we “are to die for,” because He proved it, literally!

He thinks we are so amazing that we were worth dying for!

Then this came to me too, Jesus was also literally dying to meet me!

How can I not come to Communion with a whole new, fresh set of eyes when I do it in remembrance of Him?

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  4. Communion is so powerful, when we see Jesus and all he has done for us. It is truly a time of seeing and participating in his incredible sacrifice for each on of us. Blessings on your weekly Bible study, may you all go deeper into Jesus!

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  6. Ever since i heard the actual complete, horrific details of the crucifixion day, i can barely stand to listen or even think, about what Jesus went through that day and the days leading up to it. Our church has an evening fellowship time in one of the member’s backyard, complete with bonfire, grilled main course and potluck style sides and desserts. The worship after the meal, around the bonfire, is casual but meaningful. One evening we were asked to share our favorite Scripture, the next time our least favorite. My least favorite has to be Matthew 27:46 “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” Of all that had gone before, the moment God could no longer look upon the sin that Jesus had taken from us, THAT moment had to have hurt Him more grievously than any other, yet, He knew that we were still…..to die for. The magnitude of that thought is enough to bring me to my knees and steal my breath. Thank You Jesus for thinking that highly of us. My best efforts to love like that will never be enough, but, to Love Like Jesus is a goal worth pursuing and is enough…..to die for! Thank You Jesus. 🛐✝️

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  8. I didn’t notice the turtles until Majik’s comment. I wonder if their necks are long enough to reach around for a bite? Wait, they can eat each other’s! This is a picture of your blog ministry, sister.🤠

    It is amazing that Christ was willing to die to make people friends with God again.

    I look forward to reading more about your communion study.

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