WORTH DYING FOR

John 15:13 - "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends."
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It has been thirty-two years since that fateful day when Ninoy Aquino was assassinated, upon coming back to Manila.  He has been a "thorn" to the presidential regime of the Marcoses, so everyone thinks that Marcos is the mastermind of all of this.

It has been a great life for this great Philippine Senator, willing to face danger, because for him, at that time, "the Filipinos are worth dying for."

And more that two thousand years ago, a man has offered His life, not just for a certain race, but for the salvation of us all.  It has never been an easy decision, but He knew right from the start, that He will be sacrificed so the devil shall not rule over mankind, and paid the price so we may all achieve eternal life.

Jesus Christ.  Our Lord and our Savior.  Willing to risk and offer His life for a friend.  He is not expecting from most of us that we do the same act of sacrifice for a friend, but He does expect that each and everyone of us will die to ourselves - to carry our own cross and follow Him.

And for everyone of us, death to self is not an option.  It is a choice that will lead us to Him and the eternal life with the Lord.

+ Let us pray:  Jesus, you are my Lord and my Savior.  Your are my life, and I and I am willing to carry my own cross and follow You.  Lead me, Lord, to a life full of love and forgiveness.  Lead me, Lord, to You.  Amen +