If you are a follower of Jesus, like me, the cross is not only a past event of history. It is a recurring spiritual experience. That’s why I suggest you have visited there lately.
I believe that one of the fantastic results of our Savior being ALIVE today is that He meets us in these experiences. Here is how I define it:
–>> the ever-available spiritual altar on which you can sacrifice to God anything that impedes His will and your holiness.
I am in my 60s and as I look back over my life I can point to several major events that have brought me back to the cross of Jesus.
- One was when I faced a crisis of deciding what career path to pursue.
- Another was when my wife and I faced years of infertility
- Yet another visit to the cross was when God asked my wife and I to go as missionaries to Kenya.
That’s why I am quite sure that you or someone close to you has also been called back to a cross-like experience. Really, this should not surprise us since Jesus said that anyone who wants to be his disciple must take up their cross and follow him.
Hasn’t God been showing you these truths? I would love to help you examine your experience in light of these Biblical teachings.
I have developed a series of five emails called “Following Jesus.” In those brief lessons, I give you a look at:
- the spiritual experience that preceded your cross-visit
- the spiritual experience that follows your cross-visit
- and God’s real purpose in calling you back to the cross
I would love to send these lessons to you. There is no charge; no gimmicks. Just your permission. Thanks for giving me the opportunity.
