1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
I enjoy reading Paul's words and how he explains the "upside-down-ness" (I know that's not a word, but go with it.) of the Kingdom of God. When you understand the depth of the cross with your heart, only then can you begin to see the power of God. Knowledge of the cross looks foolish. It seems as though the creator of the universe just gave up. He could have come down and wiped out Rome, but He didn't. He submitted himself to death in order that we do not have to pay that debt. The strength that it took to stay on the cross was so much more than it would have taken for him to step down. Think about yourself. How much harder is it to keep your mouth shut when you see an injustice than it is to just sit back and let the 'cream rise to the top' on its own? (That's a Grandma Lucy saying.) I struggle with that at times. I cannot imagine the depth of Jesus' love that kept him on that cross to pay our penalty. I can, however, feel the depth of his love for me on a daily basis. And he didn't just die for us. God then showed His power through the resurrection of Jesus. So not only is our debt to God paid in full, but we are then given everlasting life through his resurrection. We can experience the glory of the resurrection on earth through Jesus living in us. All of the head learning in the world can't touch your heart, but the Spirit of God can. Let Him in today and watch for the power of God to show up.
I enjoy reading Paul's words and how he explains the "upside-down-ness" (I know that's not a word, but go with it.) of the Kingdom of God. When you understand the depth of the cross with your heart, only then can you begin to see the power of God. Knowledge of the cross looks foolish. It seems as though the creator of the universe just gave up. He could have come down and wiped out Rome, but He didn't. He submitted himself to death in order that we do not have to pay that debt. The strength that it took to stay on the cross was so much more than it would have taken for him to step down. Think about yourself. How much harder is it to keep your mouth shut when you see an injustice than it is to just sit back and let the 'cream rise to the top' on its own? (That's a Grandma Lucy saying.) I struggle with that at times. I cannot imagine the depth of Jesus' love that kept him on that cross to pay our penalty. I can, however, feel the depth of his love for me on a daily basis. And he didn't just die for us. God then showed His power through the resurrection of Jesus. So not only is our debt to God paid in full, but we are then given everlasting life through his resurrection. We can experience the glory of the resurrection on earth through Jesus living in us. All of the head learning in the world can't touch your heart, but the Spirit of God can. Let Him in today and watch for the power of God to show up.
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