Lent Day Thirty Seven

Day Thirty Seven -The Cross

Ever since I was a child I remember my mother calling me a worrier, because at every step in life I would be worrying two steps ahead of my path. Growing up I found this sense of worry to accompany me and at times get in the way or even block the path of my steps. Yes I'm sure there were times in my life when worry saved me from making mistakes, but I'm also sure that this same worry made some real life opportunities vanish into the abyss of the unknown. After years of experience speaking with mentors and councilors, and my family, it comes to light that I am not the only one to carry the burden of worry. 

As we go through this day thirty seven of Lent, let us ask ourselves: "Did Jesus worry on his way to the cross"? If anyone had the burden of worry it should have been Jesus, as he had been falsely accused, arrested, beaten, tried and was on his way to be crucified, not for his sins, but for the sins of the "WORLD". Brothers and Sisters, the cross is the true sign that he accepted all of this, plus our total rebellion against God.

As we approach the ending of Lent and the approaching of Easter, let us all look to the cross as a place where Jesus placed all these worries and fears before his Father for our forgiveness. Life is not easy and will always be filled with worries and obstacles. That's why we have our church families and counseling professionals to talk to. But most importantly we have the foot of the cross to deliver our fears and worries to, and we can thank, praise and worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for taking on the sins of the world. 

This Easter and always, the Cross of Christ is there for you and I, as we walk through days of worry and frustration, but remember that the Cross of Christ is also there to embrace you in celebration when God blesses us with happy occasions. As we approach the cross, love God in the fact that the Cross of Jesus leads to his Resurrection and our promised eternity with him forever.

Dumping his worries at the foot of the cross

Pastor Tim.

Day Thirty Seven Bible Reading

Matthew 27: 27-31

Luke 22: 67-71

Matthew 1:23

2 Corinthians 5:21

Romans 3:23

Romans 6:23

Psalm 42: 1-3

Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5: 23,24

Matthew 6:14

Two arms open wide
Two sinners on each side
Two eyes tearing
One heart grieving
One grandiose plan
One innocent man
Nailed was He
To a tree
He suffered and bled
So we would no longer be dead
The King of Kings and Lord of Lords were just two of the names given to Him by many who believed that He was!
For the true Son of God, the Christ came to deliver us all and He showed us the love that He did and still does!
He died for us for God did allow
Oh how grateful we all are now
All this Love He now leaves us
For this blessed hope in Jesus
To abide in His ways for sure
To believe in faith that’s pure
To sacrifice His Life for all
Was the greatest gift of all
On this very truth and fact
Only with faith can you act
Faith in Him as Holy Lord
With the Bible as your sword
His death on the cross is a key
For every man’s life in eternity
He gave so much and healed all
His work on the cross was a call
A call to each and everyone here
To see the love he had so dear
Love one another as also He,
Loved all of us, you and me!
Which way should we all go
He set an example to show
We need to yell and shout
So now we must go out
To tell the whole earth
Of our Savior’s worth
And the joy of Him
Does not grow dim
Only one chance
So take a stance
Come to know
His Sorrow
Don’t cease
Seek peace
God Bless
Pray yes!
I do warn
Be born
Again
Amen


~ Mike Flipp ~ 
3/23/05