The Power of the Cross

How often do we consider the cross? How often do we consider the power of the cross? Over the past few weeks I've been constantly reminded of what Christ did for me. Each time I am more amazed and more aware of my sin. My sins are what nailed him to the cross. In Isaiah 53 it tells us that He bore our grief and carried our sorrows. Yet through it all He never opened His mouth. What an awesome thought. In Acts, Luke tells us that Jesus Christ was delivered by the purpose and foreknowledge of God. God knew we needed a savior and sacrificed His Son for us. That alone should cause all to shout, "Hallelujah!! What a Savior."


There's a song that captures the essence of what I've been experiencing over the past month. It's called The Power of the Cross. It's written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. I pray that through these words the power of the cross will become as real to you as it has to me.

Oh to see the dawn, of the darkest day

Christ on the road to calvary

Tried by sinful men, torn and beaten then

Nailed to a cross of wood

This the power of the cross,

Christ became sin for us

Took the blame, bore the wrath

We stand forgiven at the Cross

Oh to see the pain, written on your face

Bearing the awesome weight of sin

Every bitter thought, every evil deed

Crowning your blood stained brow

Now the daylight flees, now the ground beneath

Quakes as its maker bows His head

Curtain torn in two, dead are raised to life

Finished the victory cry

Oh to see my name, written in the wounds

For through your suffering I am free

Death is crushed to death, life is mine to live

Won through your selfless love

This the power of the cross

Son of God, slain for us

What a love, what a cost

We stand forgiven at the cross

May we all be blessed today and everyday by the power of the cross.