The cross of Jesus was about far more than death, suffering and blood. The cross of Jesus was a place of testimony. It was here that God made His greatest declaration of love for lost humanity,
Romans 5:8-9 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. . .. [9] Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
When Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, He helped one man and his family.
When He healed the lepers; delivered the demoniacs; opened the blind eyes and healed diseased, twisted bodies; He was helping one person and one family at a time.
When He fed the 5,000 thousand, He helped 5,000 men plus women and children.
But, when He died on the cross, Jesus made a difference for every member of Adam’s family who would believe in Him by faith, accept Him as their personal Savior.
It wasn’t just one man; but it was “whosoever will”, Rom. 10:13; Rev. 22:17. He could have saved Himself, but He stayed on the cross to save sinners.
The best thing that ever happened to me was when I believed in Jesus.
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“I believe that this life with it's great mysteries — Surely someday will come to an end. — But faith will conquer the darkness and death — And will lead at last to my friend.
“I believe in a hill called mount calvary. — I believe whatever the cost. — And when time has surrendered — And earth is no more — I'll still cling to the old rugged cross.
“I believe that the Christ Who was slain on that cross — Has the power to change lives today. — For He changed me completely A new life is mine. — That is why by the cross I will stay.
“I believe in a hill called mount calvary. — I believe whatever the cost. — And when time has surrendered — And earth is no more — I'll still cling to the old rugged cross.”
Dale Oldham, Gloria Gaither, and William J. Gaither
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