WHY?

The following words are from a song called "Why" by Michael Card. As i have reviewed the accounts of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection, every time i just cringe at the thought of Judas' betrayal of Christ. Yet, He knows everything, and knew that Judas would be betray him and that Peter would deny him. So often, i am in the same state as Peter. When i dont identify myself with believers by being silent in a controversial conversation, or not sharing what God has done for me by pardoning my sin with his blood, i am just as guilty! Oh that i would learn to not be ashamed! He has done so much for me!

Why did it have to be a friend who chose to betray the Lord? and why did he use a kiss to show them, that's not what a kiss is for?

Only a friend can betray a friend, a stranger has nothing to gain - and only a friend comes close enough to ever cause so much pain.

Why did it have to be a thorny crown place upon his head? It should have been a royal one, made of jewels and gold instead.

It had to be a crown of thorns, because in this world that we live, all that would seek to love a thorn is all the world has to give.

Why did it have to be a heavy cross he was made to bear? and why did they nail His feet and hands; His love would have held him there.

It was a cross for on a cross, a thief was supposed to pay - and Jesus had come into the world to steal every heart away.

Yes, Jesus had come into the world to steal every heart away.