DON'T STUMBLE OVER THE CROSS

It should not surprise us that since our sins are so great and God's Son is so glorious, that salvation could only come to us as a gift. We do not deserve it and cannot earn it.

Romans 5:8 But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 

God put on display His own unique love, in that His Son died for sinful, godless, rebellious, and helpless people like us.

• The cross humbles us, stripping us of any deception of self-righteousness.
• The cross breaks us, causing us to openly and genuinely confess our sinfulness.
• The cross enables us, giving us grace to receive God's gift of salvation.
• The cross changes us, placing within us a new heart of thanks and obedience.

The Lord of glory, God's only Son, the Messiah, was crucified in our place, bearing our penalty, securing our pardon, and now by the blood of God's Lamb, we are redeemed and washed white and will one day be gathered for eternity with our crucified, risen Savior.

Don't let your pride and ego cause you to stumble over the cross.