Road to the Cross #3
“For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18)
It does seem rather foolish that we would celebrate the cross. Even more that we would look at it and see the “power of God”. It does not make sense to the human mind. The cross was a symbol of death, weakness and failure in the first century. For the disciples it must have represented a premature ending to a thriving ministry. But, to those who believe…power.
The disciples soon came to understand that the cross represented sacrifice and selfless love. It was God providing forgiveness, stability, and strength to a world that He loves (John 3:16). It was God breaking into our world to decisively take back what was rightfully His. It was God clearing the way for a restored relationship between Creator and creation.
He was broken so you could be whole again. He gave His life so that you could have life abundantly. Today give thanks to God for the cross and the love that was behind it.
Thank you, Lord Jesus for your sacrifice. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for healing my broken heart. Thank you for forgiving me. I am yours this day. Have your way with me. Amen.
