What’s with the CROSS?

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For Catholics, Cross is a very sacred and symbolic object because it is what the Roman Catholic Church has taught them. For Christians, it is a manifestation of what Jesus Christ has done for us. Both interpretations are valid and significant. Whether you are a Catholic or Christian, CROSS signifies one thing, the death of Jesus Christ on the Calvary. But there are still some, actually a lot of people, who doesn’t know the real meaning of what the CROSS stands for. During the time of King Darius I, cross was cursed as a punishment for those who have violated laws or disobeyed the orders of the king. Meaning, cross was used to execute people and Romans adopted it as well for noncitizens and slaves. Crucifixion was sentenced to execute the Messiah. But this time it’s different, cross was used to save us from death. Jesus Christ was crucified to cleanse us from our sins and became the bridge so we could humbly come to the Father. According to 1 Peter 2: 24 “Who his own bare our sins in his own body on the cross that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose strips ye were healed”.

God gave His only begotten son (John 3:16) to save us. God became human to save us. Jesus Christ was crucified to save us. Now you’re wondering why? because He loves us so much. Isn’t that amazing? God gave up everything for us and His goodness didn’t stop there. He was raised from the death for us to see that He is the One, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. Now, Cross has been the symbol for what God has done for us. We don’t need to become obsessed on the cross just to prove that we are holy but our faith on Jesus Christ is what God is requiring us in able to live an eternal life.

Let us all pray...

Heavenly Father, we humbly bow down to Your presence. We are sinners. We are nothing without You. We thank You for giving up Your life to save us from death. We thank You for Your everlasting love for us. We thank You for giving us a chance to praise You, to follow You and to love You. Thank You for the cross that you’ve used as an instrument that strengthen our faith in You. We want to give you back all the glory and honour through Your son Jesus Christ. We pray, in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you my brothers and sisters!:D