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“The Message of the Cross-Jack Blake”
Categories: Forgiveness, Good News, Our SalvationGreetings Friends,
The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, But to us who are being saved, it is the power of God - 1 Corinthians 1.18. In His letter to Rome, Paul wrote: I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes - Romans 1.16. The message of the cross is the precious story of Jesus. It tells how He was tempted, but triumphant. He was sinless but labored to save the world from its sins. Yet, He was despised, afflicted, tortured, rejected, mocked and finally put to death, nailed to a cross, suspended between heaven and earth with two criminals, buried in a borrowed tomb paying the price for our sins. But our Heavenly Father resurrected Him and He overcame death. Now through Him all who believe, repent and obey can have forgiveness of sins and hope of eternal life.
Father, this morning we pray for the lost who are perishing, that they might receive the good news of the message of the cross; the gospel of Jesus and would see the error of their ways that their hearts be softened and convict them so they would repent, confess and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of their sins. Father, help us who are being saved by Your power to tell the good news of the gospel to all who might cross our paths today. May we ever be faithful to You and Your word.
In Jesus name, AMEN.
