The crucifixion of Jesus Christ epitomizes the vulnerability of God. We see firsthand, the King of the Universe, "the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible..." die the agonizing death of a criminal slave (Colossians 1:15-16). With all his power and might, he empties himself for the sake of love, showing brutal humanity a better way.

"All genuine love is a victory of weakness. Loving is not dominating or possessing, imposing one self on the person loved. Loving means that one welcomes the other person without putting up any defenses. In return, one is certain of being welcomed totally by that person, without being judged, condemned, or compared. There are no more trials of strength between two people who love each other."  -From an unknown Carthusian monk