John 10:17 “For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again.”
Isn’t this an amazing revelation? Jesus told the Pharisees why the Father continuously loves Him. It’s because He continuously lays down His life (implied for the sheep). “So that” is a purpose clause indicating that He gets His authority to take up His life again because He willingly, obediently, and continuously lays down His life. Resurrection follows death, not only in Jesus’ life, but also in ours. Living to love with Jesus is a continuous laying down of our lives willingly and obediently, knowing that God will raise us up with Christ. What humility, surrender, love, and glory are displayed in the life of Jesus, our Savior. Let’s remember and be amazed that His humility, surrender, love, and glory live in us.
