Jesus and the Cross
I don't think we spend enough time meditating on the Cross. I believe it is so powerful in many ways. It is the centerpiece of God's plan of redemption for all mankind. It shows us the love of God for us in a way that nothing else can. Yes, it reeks of death, but it shouts life at the same time. Jesus came into this world knowing that His ultimate destination was an old, rugged cross at the place of the skull. He gave Himself for all people on that cross out of His great love. The interesting thing to me about the cross is what Jesus said He was going to do when He was lifted up on the cross. He said it to Nicodemus in John 3, and He says it here in John 12:32. "And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to Myself." I believe we need to consider just how Jesus draws everyone to Himself through the Cross. It could help us personally, and it could help us as we share Jesus with others. Being lifted up by being crucified was the most horrible way to di...