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THE HEART OF CRIST Read: Exodus 32:21–32 | Bible in a Year: Psalms 77–78; Romans 10 Please forgive their sin—but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written. Exodus 32:32 An Australian journalist who spent 400 days in an Egyptian jail expressed mixed emotions when he was released. While admitting his relief, he said he accepted his freedom with incredible concern for the friends he was leaving behind. He said he found it extremely hard to say goodbye to fellow reporters who had been arrested and jailed with him—not knowing how much longer they were going to be held. Moses also expressed great anxiety at the thought of leaving friends behind. When faced with the thought of losing the brother, sister, and nation that had worshiped a golden calf while he was meeting with God on Mount Sinai (Ex. 32:11–14), he interceded for them. Showing how deeply he cared, he pled, “But now, please forgive their sin—but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written” (v. 32). Father in heaven, thank You for being willing to live—and die—for us. The apostle Paul later expressed a similar concern for family, friends, and nation. Grieving their unbelief in Jesus, Paul said he would be willing to give up his own relationship with Christ if by such love he could save his brothers and sisters (Rom. 9:3). Looking back, we see that Moses and Paul both expressed the heart of Christ. Yet, the love they could only feel, and the sacrifice they could only offer, Jesus fulfilled—to be with us forever. Father in heaven, thank You for reminding us how much it is like You to be willing to live—and die—for those who have not yet seen how much You love them. Caring for others honors Jesus’s love for us. 
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While we concentrate on the crucifixion, and on the resurrection, we often overlook an important sacrifice the Jesus made for us, and that was His separation from the Father..... although only temporary, I imagine that was more agony to Him than the physical pain of the crucifix. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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