@unionbankph Why is it so difficult to reach you on your hotline? I want to report that I lost my phone and the SIM card associated with my online bank account. Unfortunately, there is no option on your hotline to report this specific issue!
Understand this: The movies and shows about the crucifixion have been tame when compared to what He actually went through.
Even The Passion Of The Christ was forced to hold back a little in order to avoid an X rating.
Crucifixion was, and still is, arguably the most excruciating death someone can experience.
The night before in Gethsemane, He was sweating blood. This is known as hematidrosis. This would have caused His skin to become extremely sensitive, thus making the beatings to come even worse.
The fear He felt was the beginning of His feeling the weight of our iniquities being laid on Him.
Yet - in this moment, He didn’t demand that the Father take it from Him. He only asked for the cup to pass Him over if it was within the Father’s will.
Up next came the Cat of Nine Tails, or a Roman Flagrum. This was a weapon with long leather “tails”, each embedded with sharp bones and metal.
He was flogged 39 times as Jewish law mandated “40 minus one”, because 40 was said to kill a man.
This flogging wasn’t like being punished by your father’s leather belt.
Every strike tore flesh, every strike exposed muscle. Every strike exposed nerve endings. Every strike tore flesh to the bone.
This would be like getting struck with razor blades over and over again, leading to hypovolemic shock from blood loss.
Oh, and the crown of thorns? These weren’t rose thorns. These were thorns which were 2-3 inches long. Beaten into his skull.
These thorns would have pierced his skull, tripping the trigeminal nerve, thus causing unimaginable pain and even more blood loss from the dozens of head wounds.
At this point, extreme nausea and dizziness would begin to set in.
What came next? Carrying the cross. Which weighed around 300lbs. This would be like carrying two full kegs on your back.
Splinters and wood grating against the open flesh on His back. And He had to carry it 650 yards, or close to a half mile.
Imagine carrying a log on your back after being skinned alive.
Up next? He was nailed to the cross with spikes 5-7in in length. Piercing His wrists - this no doubt pierced the median nerve, causing extreme burning sensations up and down His arms.
A spike was driven through his ankles - severing nerves and tendons. This would have felt like standing on broken glass every time He pushed Himself up in order to breathe.
He suffered for 6 hours.
His chest muscles collapsing, making every single breath a fight for life.
His shoulders were dislocated, His arms stretching unnaturally long.
His heart was struggling to pump blood.
He was extremely dehydrated, His lips cracking.
His heart more than likely literally ruptured from the stress.
And on top of all of that, He had to feel a separation with the Father for a period of time in order to REALLY bear the weight of our sin.
He took up this burden for ALL sin before Him, and ALL sin which came after Him.
HE DID IT ALL FOR US.
To free us. To defeat sin. To give us a pathway to the Kingdom.
Every sin we commit is exactly why He had to do it.
And the real kicker? He knew what was coming when He rode into Jerusalem … and He didn’t turn around. He kept going.
For us.
"Hosanna" means "save us." But when Jesus didn't save them the way they expected, the same crowd chose "Crucify Him." It's easy to worship God when He fits into our plans but real faith is surrendering your will for His.
I honestly don’t know what people see in Sara Duterte except the fact na anak siya ni Rodrigo Duterte.
Na kick out siya sa San Beda Law.
Walang Davao City Hospital or Davao City University napatayo.
Palpak siya as Dep Ed Secretary.
And worst Vice President ever. 👊
#Palpak
@keennan7@jesusfalcis Hahaha bare minimum enjoyer kaya di tayo umuusad! Le is che! dun kayo sa far away! Kawawa lang mga tao dahil sa inyo at sa mga pulpolitikong sinasanto niyo!
Get up! Put on some music. Start cleaning. Wipe down your counters. Wash your dishes. Start a load of laundry. Sweep and mop your floors. Take a shower. Put on lotion. Get dressed. Organize your closet.
I know you’re sad, but GET UP. Start moving. Depression thrives on chaos and disorganization. It will not win this year!
GET UP! God needs you to get up. Your kids need you to get up. Your spouse needs you to get up!
I know you’re tired, but the energy in your house needs to go. GET UP, BABY! YOU GOT THIS.
The older I get, the more I realize I don’t want a busy life. I want a deep one. Slow mornings. Focused work. Calm people. Meaningful progress. Good books. A quiet mind at night. Nothing flashy. Nothing trendy. Just a life that actually feels good to live. Depth over noise.
‘I DO NOT ACCEPT YOUR NON-APOLOGY’
Actress Anne Curtis has broken her silence following the statement of Quezon City Representative Bong Suntay over remarks he made about her.
On social media, the “It’s Showtime” host said she does not accept Suntay’s non-apology, but noted that she accepts the apology issued by the congressman’s wife.
@clawclaw87@nicoquejano@BongSuntay Again @clawclaw87 Women can wear whatever we want to wear! Blame the disgusting men kagaya niyang kadiri at bastos na si @BongSuntay na yan kung nakakaramdam siya ng “init”. Problema nila yun, dahil bastos sila.
When you feel like you’re drowning in life situation, don’t forget that our savior walks on water!
He can change your situation in an instant.
Can I get an Amen?
I just found a beautiful scripture: Isaiah 41:10.
There will always be trials and tribulations in life, but God will carry you through every storm in your life. And give you strength to make it, even when you feel like you can't.❤️
6 Reasons Why You Should Trust God:
1. He is always with you. (Matthew 28:10)
2. He thinks about you. (Psalm 139:17)
3. He knows you by name. (Isaiah 43:1)
4. He is your refuge. (Psalm 62:8)
5. He will fight for you. (Exodus 14:14)
6. He has plans for you. (Jeremiah 29:11)