Behold the Cross

Luke 23:48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.

Behold and see what God has done! Gave His son to die on the cross to save the likes of you and me. Gaze upon the cross, and behold the things that sin will cause people to do. The heart of man is wicked and destructive. Anything that reveals the sinful nature of man causes man to revile in hatred against that which condemns their heart. Behold Him there hanging on the cross between two sinners, the Holy one of God who healed the blind, fed the thousands, made men to walk, and loved sinners regardless of their social statues. Behold how He breathes words of forgiveness to those who put Him on the cross. “Forgive them, Lord for they know not what they do”. Behold Jesus, as He looks toward heaven and exclaims, “It is finished”. The ultimate price was paid, Jesus, the God-man who came to earth and lived among us to show us how to live. Gave His life, paid the penalty for our sins that we may behold eternity and see Him someday face to face.

Supreme Sacrifice

Isaiah 53:12 …because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

It was 700 years later that the words of Isaiah came to pass. Jesus, the Son of God was nailed to the cross between two thieves numbered with those who broke the law of God. He bleed and died to be the supreme sacrifice for the sins in our life. Because of Adams transgressions, we are all born into this world with sin in our heart. Christ came and died that this sin would be forgiven and removed from our heart. The sin that brings darkness and destruction is cast into the sea of God forgetfulness. Christ bridged the gap, giving us access to God. He sits even now at the right hand of God, making intercession for us. It was at the cross where new life was found, and at the tomb where new life began.  

He Gave Up The Ghost

Mark 15:37 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.

Good Friday is good because it is the day we remember what Jesus has done for us. Lost in sin without God we were sinners. Bound for eternity with no hope of seeing God. But the cross has made the difference. The cross, the emblem of suffering and shame. He took on Him the sins of the world, the punishment for sins that we have committed were the strips He bore on His back. It’s a good day to serve God, a day to be thankful for what He did for you and for me. He gave up the ghost, the veil has been rented, we now have access to the throne of God, because He shed His blood that we may enter into the presence of God and have fellowship with Him.

Unto All People

John 3:15 “ that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.”-

Luke 2:10 “And the angel said unto them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.”-

The gift of God is to anyone who is willing to accept the Salvation of the Lord. He died for ALL, but all are not saved. The provision is given to all walks of life. The poor, the rich, the sick, and the healthy are part of the “whosoever”. God is no respecter of person, He desires only that we give to Him what He gave to us, our life. Those who choose not to believe and accept this gift will not have eternal life. They will spend eternity without God, in darkness and suffering. Their souls will perish in hell. The invitation has been given, “whosoever” is you and me. Regardless of our past or our station in life, He invites us to believe in Him and accept Him as our Savior.