Cross

Cross

What does the cross mean for my life today?

God’s Response

He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing what is right. Titus 2:14

If any of you wants to be my follower . . . put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross, and follow me. If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will find true life. Mark 8:34-35

When you are absolutely convinced that Jesus died on the cross to spare you from eternal punishment and to give you the free gift of eternal life, then the troubles of this world are put in perspective. You know that your future—for all eternity—is secure. This gives you peace no matter what happens in this life, and changes the way you react to the difficulties life throws your way. Your sinful nature no longer controls you; you are free to live as God wants you to live.

God’s Promise

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Galatians 5:24