The Destiny of the Cross

Christ's ordained purpose was to bring many into glory. His resurrection gives him the power to convey new life to all who believe in his accomplishment. The life Jesus resurrected to was a life different than the way it was before and will not return. He was raised bodily and eternally. As such, his new life he can impart on believers so that even in our earthly life we can walk in newness of life. Eternal life is a present possession to be believer here and now.

Where sin ends

The cross of Jesus Christ ended sins reign over men & women. No longer are we separated from God over sin. The reason for the incarnation of Jesus was single fold, to die on the cross and be raised from the dead because apart from the cross all mankind would be forfieted. Satan and death are defeated because of the cross. They have been disarmed and have been judged.

Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world

If we were asked if we have faith, most of us would say that we do. There will come a time when God will put you in a place of outer darkness, separated from Him and His blessing. It is at that time that we are put to the test. The purpose for this is to see if our love is contingent on God's blessing or if we love the person of God. The criteria to quote Job is do we only expect blessing from God and not hardship? The Lord does as He pleases, so grow close to Him and abide with Him so that we don't become permanantly separated from Him.

Are you blinded to God from within your flesh?

If you say that I can see when you cannot, you are a liar. In our flesh, we are rebellious against God and His holiness. For some it is pride, others devices. There is something that is within your inner man that prevents you from enjoying the peace of God. You say what about this or that? God says that the doors that once were open to you are now shut and will not be opened. So what is the remedy? Yieldness to Christ by the Spirit so that you will not give in to the ways of the flesh.

Do you gaze upon Christ crucified?

Do you gaze upon Christ as the crucified Anointed One? This is what Paul did. To him, all things could be set aside except the retelling of Jesus Christ on the cross. He did not picture him as an exalted king, or as a shephard of his sheep. No he pictured him on the cross, the suffering servant of the Most High. This passion wasn't just a season of remembrance, but a passion which drove his apostolic life. And what about us? What about you? What drives you? Is it the king of kings or the lamb of God on the cross?

If you looking for miracles? Then intercede for others

God places us among people where if we are rightly related to God, we can serve as a pathway to God for others. This is not accomplished by quoting a verse or with a track, but with heart felt prayer for others. Apart from this, we ourselves become hardend and are not useful to God.