Jesus’ death upon the cross is the defining moment of the Easter story. Without Christ’s sacrifice, we would be lost and undone forever. Why is the cross so important?
The cross reminds us of who we were before we received salvation. As human beings, we were lawbreakers who had sinned against God (Romans 3:23). Jesus’ sacrifice was absolutely necessary to save us from our sins. Jesus paid the debt we could never hope to pay by absorbing our sins upon Himself (2nd Corinthians 5:21). As we view the cross, let us be cognizant of the fact that we were desperate sinners in need of a Savior.
Let us give thanks and praise to Christ for His sacrifice on our behalf. The proper response to such a marvelous gift is worship. At the cross our victory was achieved through Christ. At the cross forgiveness of sin became possible. And at the cross, Jesus overcame what we could never overcome. Let us be thankful unto Him and give honor to Jesus Christ—the one who made it all possible.
When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride.
Tony French
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“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” Isaac Watts and Lowell Mason
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