Back To The Cross
Text: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God._(1 Cor. 1:18 KJV)
At Easter, there are numerous calls to get back to the cross. The scripture above tells us that the “preaching of the cross” or the “word of the cross” is the power of God. It is the Word that is centred on the finished work of Christ, and shows the new man in Christ. In this respect, there is a strong call for us to get back to the cross. When Christ becomes our focus, then we will encounter His presence and experience His power. Now, what is your focus in Christianity? It is so virtually important that the believer continues to see Christ constantly, because that is where the power lies. That is why the preaching and teachings you focus on should be Christ, including you in Christ and Christ in you! The old man died at the cross, the new man is glorified at the right hand of the Father.
The cross of Jesus for the new man is where the old man was crucified with Christ. It is the place where sin was paid. It is the place of struggle with the old life. Sadly enough, many believers, though saved, still continue to struggle with the old life, though they are new. Sin continues to molest and toss them around, though they are forgiven and free. Satan still has control over their lives as though they are not saved. God wants us to move forward from living in that place of struggle as the man of Rom 7:24, to the right hand of the Father, where we live in the glory of God, in perpetual triumph. That is where an encounter with God is possible and genuine.
Prayer:
Thank You Lord for accepting to go to the cross for us. I pray that You make the cross a reality in my life, and help me encounter You in Jesus’ Name.
Text: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God._(1 Cor. 1:18 KJV)
At Easter, there are numerous calls to get back to the cross. The scripture above tells us that the “preaching of the cross” or the “word of the cross” is the power of God. It is the Word that is centred on the finished work of Christ, and shows the new man in Christ. In this respect, there is a strong call for us to get back to the cross. When Christ becomes our focus, then we will encounter His presence and experience His power. Now, what is your focus in Christianity? It is so virtually important that the believer continues to see Christ constantly, because that is where the power lies. That is why the preaching and teachings you focus on should be Christ, including you in Christ and Christ in you! The old man died at the cross, the new man is glorified at the right hand of the Father.
The cross of Jesus for the new man is where the old man was crucified with Christ. It is the place where sin was paid. It is the place of struggle with the old life. Sadly enough, many believers, though saved, still continue to struggle with the old life, though they are new. Sin continues to molest and toss them around, though they are forgiven and free. Satan still has control over their lives as though they are not saved. God wants us to move forward from living in that place of struggle as the man of Rom 7:24, to the right hand of the Father, where we live in the glory of God, in perpetual triumph. That is where an encounter with God is possible and genuine.
Prayer:
Thank You Lord for accepting to go to the cross for us. I pray that You make the cross a reality in my life, and help me encounter You in Jesus’ Name.
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