At the Cross

With Easter on Sunday, I've been reflecting this week on the cross. The cruel instrument of death that God turned into an invitation to relationship with him when Jesus died upon a cross and then rose again. My mind and heart can't grasp this incredible love. I'm spending time meditating on these verses from Romans 5:6-8.

"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

When I was powerless to help myself and overcome my sin, God demonstrated his love for me. When I was at my worst, He came for me and to me....Lord, help me understand this love you have for me! May it transform all my inmost places. May you empower me to experience and live the fullness of life you gave me through your death & resurrection. Amen!