Living in the Shadow of the Cross

“Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:4-5

Jesus, the Son of God, endured the agony of suffering, the anguish of bloodshed, and the finality of death, all for the redemption of our sins. His sacrifice upon the cross, bearing the weight of our transgressions, has cleansed our souls and paved the way for our reconciliation with the Divine.

“With one sacrifice, then, he has made perfect forever those who are purified from sin.” – Hebrews 10:14 GNT

In the shadow of the cross, we find solace, for it is there that we discover our righteousness, our justification, and our holiness.

“For by one offering he has perfected for all time those who are made holy.”

– Hebrews 10:14 NET Bible

“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.”- 1 Peter 3:18

In the embrace of His sacrifice, we are immersed, and filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit.

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8

Jesus became a curse to bless us.

“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree’— so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, and so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.” – Galatians 3:13-14

Jesus is our Messiah, our Savior, He laid down his life, conquered death, and rose again, so that we may dwell in Him and He in us.

Let us request the Father to pour out His Spirit upon all, to save every soul, that they may bask in the light of His grace and mercy.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” – Matthew 7:7-8