Originally, the cross was not an invention of God, it was an invention of the Greeks which was later adopted by the Romans to punish evildoers by making them suffer severely. But mysteriously, our God will use it at Golgotha to save the world from sin and eternal death. This is how the cross became a symbol of God’s love.
« Here they crucified him, and with him two others–one on each side and Jesus in the middle. »(John 19:18)
On the cross, where man had manifested the paroxysm of his wickedness, God manifested his love there. During the time he was crucified there, Jesus absorbed this wickedness, this evil in the hearts of men through his love.
It was on this cross that Jesus died to save all men, those still alive in sin and those who were already dead in sin.
But, « God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. »(Acts of the Apostles 2:24)
What a good news!
« The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs, and after Jesus’ resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many people. »(Matthew 27:52-53)
Because Jesus shed his blood on the cross to accomplish wonderful redemption for us, we can receive forgiveness and cleansing from our sins.
However, this redemption had a goal: God wanted us to receive His divine life and this is possible thanks to the life-giving aspect of Jesus’ death.
PRAYER:
Lord our God, grant us understanding of the work accomplished on the cross by your son Jesus Christ.
It is in the precious name of Jesus Christ itself that we pray, Amen.
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