Pearls from the cross 91

Darkness appeared over the place where Christ was crucified by noon time. It was like nighttime. Some said beautifully that it is the symbol of how nature mourned for Jesus. The soldiers around Jesus were clearly evil. They hurt, humiliated, and tortured him to death. They surely were living in darkness, and there is no light in them. John 12:24 to 26 says, "Unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives." Jesus did not fight to keep his life. He was determined to save many sinners. How marvelous is the love of God that he loved sinners and gave himself for them. Mark 15 verse 38 says, "The army officer who was standing there in front of the cross saw how Jesus had died. 'This man was really the son of God!' he said." This proves the following verse, "The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: They that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined." Isaiah 9:8. The Roman soldier saw the light, the salvation, the son of God when he saw the death of Christ.

Hey friend, are you praying for someone to be saved? God's love and grace are so big and beyond comprehension to save the chief sinners of sinners. Or if you are living in guilt, know that Christ loved you when you were a sinner. May you know that His love for you is unquenchable. And to those who have already seen the light (son of God), spread the light, shine brightly for His glory.

Dear God, thank you for your love that you have shown us in the cross, which no one can give us, the sinners. May we live in light and overcome every darkness. May we live by the power of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.