Why The Son?

Last week, I stumbled across a forum site and I was caught by this certain thread where people discuss and share their views on the right way to salvation. As I expected, someone declared Jesus is the way! And as I scrolled down the page, I spotted an unexpected post which then affirmed the realization that I simply can't respond to all the divine mysteries. Someone asked, "Why would God give His son Jesus instead of Himself to save us? In this world, more often than not, a Father would definitely offer his own life in exchange of his dear son's. So why is that so?"... End of thread. No one dared to challenge the post.
Again, another query that I didn't see coming. A new test to my knowledge and understanding of the Word. I've searched my heart and reflected, praying that I may find an answer; but to no avail. I am secured about my faith and I wholeheartedly accepted Jesus as my way to salvation; but this question really made sense. Why the son? Why not the Father? And so I felt the enemy trying take the advantage of the situation and setup it's evil scheme on me. I knew that I need to seal that little hole in my faith immediately before my spirit gets contaminated.
I spent the weekend over at my friend's house - my ultimate ally in Christian crime. The place was messy as always but there's just a lot of wisdom to gain from the man; so the chaotic atmosphere was tolerable. And I was never disappointed.
I told him about this thing that bugged me for days. His response was simple yet it's just what I needed to hear. He said, "The point is what God can give". My mind digested the thought for a moment. And suddenly, it was a shot to the heart. Who are we to doubt the ways of the Lord? God allowed Jesus to pay for the price of our sins. Imagine how hard it is for a Father to sacrifice His only begotten son; but He did it anyway. You may be thinking that it would've been more credible if the Father gave Himself instead and spared His son; but what made Him do otherwise? The reason is You! That's what God is willing to offer in order for you to live. That's how worthy you are in the eyes of the Lord. That's how much God loves you. That's how great His desire is to reunite with you.
A lot of people end up living miserable lives because they fail to acknowledge their worth. They are longing for affection, yearning for value and aching for importance. The world can't give you all these. For the world is imperfect. It will always fall short. Only God can offer you these things completely. Only God can fully satisfy the desires of your heart. He will never fall short. In God, you are worthy. You are valuable. You are important. You are as precious as the blood of His son.