Though there  were thousands of man who were crucified , only the  crucifixion of the sinless Son of God was worthy to be part of God's eternal plan  for man's salvation . The cross should be a constant reminder to each of us the goodness of God in allowing His only Son to die in that manner and , especially , to die in our place . There is only one reason....you ! He gave His life for you--and…

That there was no more need for bloodshed . Never again would innocent lambs have to be sacrificed to atone for man's sin as  had been done in OLD Testament times . The blood flow was finished . Our salvation had been paid for in full .

Throw away all trust in your own goodness. Look to the cross of Jesus Christ. See Him who suffered the agony of the condemned in your place , who received from His own Father the penalty we deserve and then rose from the dead. Christ Himself' bore our sins in His own body on the cross  '' ( 1 Peter 2;24 ). Transfer all of your hopes from what you have done to what He has done for you at Calvary . Place your trust in Him alone . '' He that hath the Son hath life ; and he that hath not the Son…