Daily Archives: March 19, 2012

 

As we approach Easter you will see many illustrations of the cross.  The cross is the central focal point of the life of Christ, it was that final great sacrifice that gives us such hope.  My pastor, Tim Thompson, delivered a wonderful sermon yesterday about the power of the cross, it was well worth sharing with you.

 

The power of the cross;

 

1.  Can Save a man.  If we believe and accept Christ Jesus, we can be saved from our sin.  We can have the promise of eternal life with Him.  He took on Himself the punishment for our sin, we can be free at last.

 

2.  It can Change a man. We can me totally changed by the salvation that comes through Christ’s death on the cross and resurrection for us.

 

3.  It can give a man Purpose.  When we accept His death for us, we can be renewed in our purpose for living.  Fully restored to Him we can have a higher purpose in living, one not based on satisfying self, but honoring and serving Him.

 

4.  It can give a man a Destiny.  Having a destiny is greater by far than just living out your life.  It is a defined, guaranteed, purpose.

 

The Cross of Christ splits the world into something, pitiful or powerful,  something of foolishness or of salvation. It is your decision to make, will your life lead to purpose and destiny or loss and hopelessness?  You don’t have to be locked out of His blessings!

 

the pilgrim