The Cross

March 18th – Ephesians 1:11

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Ephesians 1:11

In Ephesians 1:11, we are reminded of the unfathomable riches of God’s grace poured out upon us through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. His blood, shed on the cross, serves as the ultimate payment for the forgiveness of our sins and the restoration of our broken relationship with God. Impossible to do on our own, through Christ, we are redeemed, reconciled, and adopted as our heavenly Father’s beloved children. This divine act of love demonstrates the incomprehensible depths of God’s mercy and the boundless extent of His forgiveness. As we reflect on the magnitude of Jesus’ sacrifice, our hearts overflow with gratitude for His amazing grace. We stand in awe of the freedom we have been granted in Christ, liberated from the bondage of sin and death, and welcomed into the eternal inheritance of the saints. Let us, therefore, bow in humble adoration, thanking God for His immeasurable love and the redemption that is ours through Jesus’ precious blood.

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March 15th – Romans 15:13

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Romans 15:13

One of the apostle Paul’s deepest longings was that we as believers, experience the fullness of joy and peace that comes from the hope we have in Christ. A hope that is the very essence of Easter. When Christians around the world celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection, and the hope it brings for the future. For in Jesus we find assurance in the unyielding faithfulness of our Heavenly Father, who demonstrated His boundless love through the sacrificial death and triumphant Resurrection of His Son. Giving us a hope that isn’t fleeting or just wishful thinking. Instead it’s a steadfast confidence in the victory of Christ over sin and death, ensuring our redemption and eternal fellowship with God. A hope that sustains us in times of trouble, and one that reminds us how nothing can separate us from the love of God. A love manifested through Christ Jesus our Lord. So as we embrace the hope of Easter, may our hearts overflow with joy and peace, knowing that our future is secure in the hands of our faithful Savior.

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March 14th – 1 Corinthians 1:18

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1 Corinthians 1:18

In this verse in 1 Corinthians, the apostle Paul highlights the great paradox of the world. How the Cross and the sacrifice of Jesus, seems like nonsense to unbelievers. But to those of us who follow Christ, it’s the power of God unto salvation. So while the concept of a crucified Savior is confounding to the foolish of the world, to Christians, the Cross holds the profound truth of redemption and transformation. Through Jesus’ sacrificial death on the Cross, we find forgiveness for our sins, healing for our brokenness, and reconciliation with God. The Cross isn’t just a symbol of suffering. It is also the awesome and ultimate demonstration of God’s love and grace. As we meditate on the power of the Cross, let us surrender every area of our lives to its transformative influence. May we embrace the forgiveness and freedom that it offers, allowing it to shape our thoughts, actions, and desires. And may its power, and the sacrifice of our Lord, be the cornerstone of our faith and the foundation of our hope.

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March 13th – Romans 5:8

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Romans 5:8

The truth of the Gospel is a simple one. God, in His boundless love and grace, chose to send His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, as a payment for the debt we owed. Once dead in our sins and eternally separated from God, through Jesus’ sacrificial death and triumphant Resurrection, we are reconciled back to our Heavenly Father. And even more wonderful, when we receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we receive the gift of salvation. A gift not earned through our own efforts, but given freely from God’s love and grace. As we meditate on the profound significance of this truth, and get ready to celebrate Resurrection Day, may our hearts overflow with gratitude and thanksgiving. And may we be humbled by the fact that God’s love for us knows no bounds. How He willingly paid the ultimate price with the blood of His beloved Son to purchase us for His very own. So out of thankfulness, I pray our lives be a reflection of His love, as we seek to live in obedience and gratitude, forever transformed by the power of His grace.

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March 1st – 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

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1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Easter is a sacred time of reflection. A season of thankfulness for the immense love, grace, and sacrifice of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God in the flesh, Christ willingly laid down His life on the Cross to redeem humanity from sin and death. Through His death, Jesus bore the weight of our sins, offering Himself as the ultimate sacrifice to reconcile us to God. But Easter is not merely a story of suffering and death. It’s a triumphant proclamation of victory over the grave. Jesus’ resurrection from the dead on the third day confirms His divine identity and power over death. At the Cross, the Enemy was defeated, his power broken, and his schemes thwarted. Through Jesus’ sacrificial death and victorious resurrection, the forces of darkness were conquered, and the victory of God’s love and redemption was proclaimed for all eternity. Through this season of Easter, may our hearts be filled with deep gratitude and awe for the incredible love of our Savior, who conquered sin and death to give us new life in Him.

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February 23rd – John 3:16

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John 3:16

If we ever find ourselves doubting just how much God loves us, all we need do is look to the Cross. It is there, amidst the agony and suffering, we witness the ultimate act of divine love. As Jesus, who came as God in the flesh, willingly laid down His life to reconcile humanity to God. The cross stands as a timeless symbol of God’s unfathomable love. And a profound testament to His relentless pursuit of humanity’s redemption. As we behold the outstretched arms of Christ, bearing the weight of our sins, we are reminded that God’s love knows no bounds. In the shadow of the cross, doubts are dispelled, and faith is reignited, as we are enveloped in the immeasurable love that flowed freely from the heart of God. I love this quote by Matthew Henry, “Come, and see the victories of the cross. Christ’s wounds are thy healings, His agonies thy repose, His conflicts thy conquests, His groans thy songs, His pains thine ease, His shame thy glory, His death thy life, His sufferings thy salvation.” Thank you Jesus!

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February 2nd – Romans 5:8

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Romans 5:8

We, with our flaws, imperfections, and sins, are impossible of such a love as great and perfect as God’s. For His is a love without bounds, and transcends the depths of our brokenness. And despite our unworthiness, God offers His love generously, without condition, and freely. A love most beautifully exampled in the sacrificial offering of His only Son, Jesus Christ. Our Lord and Savior, who willingly laid down His life for us on the cross. In this act of ultimate love, we see the heart of God revealed. A heart overflowing with compassion, grace, and mercy. Jesus’ death was not a consequence of our worthiness, but a manifestation of God’s boundless love. A love so profound that it bridges the gap between our sinful nature and His holiness. Through His sacrifice, we are offered forgiveness, redemption, and reconciliation with our Creator. May we be filled with gratitude for the incomparable gift of God’s boundless love, and may it inspire us to love others with the same selfless generosity that He has shown us.

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August 19th – Colossians 1:22

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Colossians 1:22

“He has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before Him”

The unimaginable violence Jesus suffered is heartbreaking. Yet because of His great sacrifice, we can be reconciled to God. Covered by the blood of Christ, and clothed in His righteousness, we can be presented before our Father as holy and blameless in His sight. And although horrific, the violence of Jesus’ death is a powerful reminder of the gravity of sin. And the great cost required for redemption. His sacrificial act, marked by suffering and brutality, serves as the ultimate expression of God’s love and mercy. By willingly enduring this violent death, Jesus bore the weight of our sins. And He Himself took the punishment we deserved. Through His death, the separation between God and humanity was ended. And a path to reconciliation was forged. Jesus’ violent death emphasizes the great lengths God was willing to go to restore our relationship with Him. It shows the depths of His grace and the magnitude of His plan for salvation.

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August 14th – Colossians 2:14

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Colossians 2:14

“Having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.”

We are all born sinners who need to be reconciled to our perfect and holy Creator. That’s why we must depend on Jesus. Because He is the only one who can cleanse us and prepare us to dwell in His house forever. On our own, there is nothing we can do to be good enough to stand before a righteous God. Our sin is too great, and our sentence is death. But because of His great love, our Father paid our sin debt Himself. God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, through whose death on the cross, became the perfect sacrifice and atonement. And it is only because of His shed blood can we receive forgiveness. A sweet forgiveness that restores our fellowship with God, and provides a path to eternal life. Once condemned, in bondage to sin, and separated from God, our Father took the perfect righteousness of His Son and put it on us. Why? To reconcile us back to Himself, and so we could experience the joy and freedom that comes with knowing our sins have been forgotten and the slate wiped clean!

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April 22nd – John 18:11

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John 18:11

Jesus prayed three times in the Garden of Gethsemane that God would remove the cup of the Cross from Him. But when God’s answer was no, Jesus let nothing stand between Him and that cup. Lovingly and willingly, our Lord saw the will of the Father done at the expense of His life. So in light of His precious gift, we need to take a long, hard look at our hearts, minds, and lives to see if they honor Christ and His sacrifice. Do we go to church and with our minds say He is Lord but not with our hearts? Do we call Him King only as a way to achieve our own thrones? When I search my own heart, I am ashamed. Because more times than I care to count I have displayed behavior that brought pain to the One who gave everything He had for me. But you know what? Jesus loves me anyway. He wants me anyway. He joyfully calls me His own when I could never be worthy of Him. And knowing Him has given me a joy and peace that, although I do not deserve, am thankful for every day.


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