Have you ever had someone make you feel really small? Typically, the
encounter leaves you feeling shame and embarrassment. And, an
overwhelming feeling to get even!
Encountering the Christ on the cross has a similar "shrinking" effect.
To realize that someone would go through such torture and pain...on
purpose (ya'll remember "The Passion of The Christ or read Isaiah 53?).
Martin Luther, the famous Christian reformer said, "Here all men must
confess their incapacity and inability to do the good." The place he
was speaking of was the cross. Yet, I have never once left the cross
and felt shame or embarrassment. Small yes, helpless yes, but never
shame. I realize that when I visit the cross, I feel joy that my sins
are forgiven. I feel and understand the unconditional love of God not
just for me alone, but to all humanity. I feel a strong sense of pride
in my God that He defeated the enemy!
When I visit the cross and realize "How Great Is My God"! And walk away wanting to serve Him and go wherever He leads me.
Share your thoughts about your Great God!
Posted on
Fri, August 29, 2008
by Charlie Campbell