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Devotionals
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The Cross is the power of God
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"The cross... is the power of God."
1 Corinthians 1:18
Startling things happened shortly after that first Resurrection Sunday. For example, Luke 24, where Jesus is having supper with the two He met on the road to Emmaus. It says, "When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him." They recognized Jesus when He broke the bread. Imagine it. What brought that "Aha!" moment? Their eyes saw His hands reach for the loaf, then tear it apart. Something seemed familiar. Suddenly, I think that's when they knew. How could they miss the nail-prints in His hands as He passed the chunks of bread?
There's a powerful lesson in this for us. If we want people to recognize Jesus, to see the characteristics which reveal Him as Savior, our conversation about God with others must always point to Christ. And when we talk about Christ, we must always point to the cross, where Jesus reveals Himself as Savior, Deliverer, Triumphant King. The Father will open the eyes of seekers when they contemplate the cross. It is what makes the Christian faith utterly unique. When we point people to Calvary, they cannot miss the glory of the cross. For what other Man died upon such a tree, yet still lives?
If you want an "Aha!" moment, remember that the cross is the power of God. It is in the nail prints where Jesus reveals who He is. It's not difficult to recognize Him. Then, like the women at His empty tomb, let us run with joy to tell others of His victory--our victory. "Because I live, you also live," He said. We know the promise, and we've felt the touch of His nail-scarred hand. Now gaze at the empty cross. Recognize Him?
Lord Jesus, use me to point hearts towards the Cross ... where one glimpse will change everything, for all eternity.
Blessings,
Joni and Friends
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Davidwayne Lackey 05/13/2015 21:35 |
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