WHAT IS THE PRICE OF LOVE

What is the price, that is the question. What is the price for love as everything has it's price. This week has been intense. It is our holy week and a week to do some "soul searching." The scripture examines this question, "what is the price."

A question posed by Judas to the lawless men, "what will you give me to turn Him over to you to be crucified?" The wily Judas, possessed by the love of money, sold out the priceless one for thirty pieces, becoming alien from grace, then hanged himself. The Harlot, giving the gift of perfume and of repentance by weeping and wiping His feet with her hair. The Noble Joseph (the Arimathean), aided by Nicodemus, lowered You from the Cross, O Christ and wrapped Your body in clean muslin with fragrant spices and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock. The women disciples mixed spices with their tears giving of their sorrow. The angels gave their message saying "The time of the lamentation is over. Do not weep, but proclaim the resurrection of the Apostles."
His ever virgin mother Mary, shed her hot tears, crying out in anguish, bearing her pierced heart. She gave her only begotten son.

This is an important fact often overlooked by many. "The elders gave to the soldiers a sum of money and said, "Tell people, 'His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep,' "and this story has been spread among the Jews to this day."

Lastly, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, and when they saw Him they gave Him their worship. Jesus told them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you;"

So I ask you once again, as everything has a price. What will be the price for you and how do you fit into this picture.

Jesus paid the ultimate price for love. No one was ever abused or humiliated more. His price for you was death.

He gave up everything for you, as love requires. What have you done for Him lately? The feast of the joyous Resurrection is tonight. Will you be there?
All references were taken from the Holy Week and Easter Orthodox Service Book.