How We View the Cross

“For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside.’ Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”  
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
                       
“At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!”
                                                     - Isaac Watts

What a declaration. What a statement of confident faith in the atoning death of Jesus Christ. Have you come to the place where those words mirror the joyful cry of your heart?

Much of our Christian life (the depth of our walk with Christ, the strength of our faith, the impact of our witness, the genuineness of our example, the holiness of our lifestyle, etc.) will be determined by how we view the cross. Many who have only a surface understanding of the events of the crucifixion lack a foundational element to their Christian faith.

A monumental event took place at the cross. The Lamb of God was sacrificed for the sin of the world. From His wounded side flowed forgiveness and reconciliation between sinful men and Holy God. The chasm which separated men from God was spanned forever by the cross.

Do you know the reality of the cross in your life today? Has the cross enlightened you? Rolled away the burden of your heart? Given you sight and understanding? Look to the cross and receive all that Christ died to give you.