"The cross is a paradox. What was a symbol of failure and death is now established forever as a symbol of life and victory. The crucifixion was a gruesome and traumatic event and at the moment of surrender as the storm clouds gathered and the skies went to darkness it would have seemed to all who were witnesses, especially His followers, that all hope was lost – the so called ‘Son of God’ humiliated and tortured, dying as He hung upon a cross. But unlike any historical event that has ever taken place before or after, this moment would change everything – Forever. Because of the cross we no longer have to live entangled in the fallout and the wreckage of our lives, or the worst the world can throw at us. We have been lifted out of the ashes and into the LIGHT of the aftermath. We find hope, peace, freedom, and life, and we can know with assurance that He is with us no matter what comes our way." - Joel Houston
Wow, what a beautiful exchange!
We shouldn't have to wait until Easter comes around to remember the cross. That is a mistake too many of us make. In ALL that we do, we must NEVER lose sight of it. Ever. So help me celebrate our creator everyday :)
I got a call from the community blood center this morning saying that a baby is having open heart surgery and my O negative was needed .. I didn't have to think twice.
GRATEFUL that Jesus didn't either when he chose to shed his BLOOD so that we can have direct access to GRACE and LOVE
Thank you Lord for making my DIRT your REDEMPTION †
Happy Easter everyone
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