In the Cross, God is Judge and Redeemer, wrath and love, Holy and merciful, mighty and wise. And His power was revealed one black day on a hill in the Middle East, and no one expected it to look like that. It seemed shameful, but it resulted in victory, life, and peace. Everything we ever need was made available at the Cross.
“We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.” (1 Corinthians 2:12)
Need salvation? It is given to us at the Cross on the basis of Jesus’ blood and the power of His resurrection. Need wisdom? It is freely given at the Cross, too. Need anything at all from God? He calls us to meet Him at the Cross – Every Time, For Every Purpose.
The Cross and Resurrection were God’s ultimate intervention in this world and the basis of all meetings between the holy and the profane. The mysteries of The Sacrificial Lamb run deep, but they are available to us, always and forever.
Let’s never underestimate the availability of God. God did not just scratch the surface at the Crucifixion. He reached into the depths and drew us out. He invites us into its victory and the resurrected life that follows – to know it, savor it, and to share it.
Let’s never cry out to God, “Where are you?” without looking first at the Cross. Let’s understand what He has freely given us and base our lives on it. At the Cross, His wisdom is ours.
Have an insightful weekend. Make it better by worshiping The LORD with those who have worn out a path to the Cross and who marvel at all He has given them and made known to them.
All For Jesus – Nothing More, Nothing Less, Nothing Else.
Vic Alvarado 