MY FRIENDS, THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL OF THE CROSS!!!!

Dec. 3, 2016

MY FRIENDS, THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL OF THE CROSS!!!!

In the beginning, there was only darkness. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light” and there was light.” Gen 1:1-3 (KJV) Our narrative begins in Luke 23:20-47 (NKJV) at Calvary where you have the Jewish leaders who made the deliberate decision to crucify the Son of God, “though the full light of truth Christ had come to reveal had been available to them.” You have the rabble or the lower class who Cried crucify Him, Crucify Him having no Idea what was going on.

“Their taunts and jeers were made in ignorance as they looked to their leaders for guidance” as many do today whether leaders in government or our churches, they become our interpreters of God’s word because we neglect to read for ourselves so now we become the rabble or the spiritually lower class even though “we say, “I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.”

We are actually wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.” [not understanding truth from error because we do not study]. Rev. 3:17 (NIV) The word of God was written for all to understand. “The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” Ps. 119:130 (NIV) That is why John saw in Rev 7:9 (NIV) that no economic status kept anyone from understanding God’s word and receiving His kingdom.

For John saw a “great multitude [of all economic classes, and cultures] that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.” But “as the deer [longs for with breathless and intense eagerness,] for the water brooks, So should our soul long for…..[the presence and mind of] God” Ps. 42:1 (NKJV) which can only be found in His word.

As the Spirit hovers over the Cross as He did over the waters at creation. But this day, He is trying to penetrate hearts, like a tag team Christ is praying “Father forgive them for they know not what they do” while the Spirit hovers the soldiers cast lots for Christ divided garments as the rabble taunts Jesus “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.”

The Spirit continues His mission with little time left trying desperately to penetrate someone’s heart with the light of God’s Glory, slowly moving not willing that any should perish but that all should repent,” before they squander their only opportunity for salvation. Then it happens, one of the thieves allows God’s Spirit to penetrate within His heart as he says, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”

The other refuses the light only to blaspheme God’s only begotten Son. My friends, Christ saves no matter how long we have stayed in sin if we will only recognize the light of His glory. With only a little light and time left, one of the Centurion soldiers glorifies God as he says “Truly this was the Son of God!” Matt. 27:54 (KJV)

Between the sixth and ninth hour the sun refused to shine and into His Fathers hand Christ commits His spirit and dies and at that precise moment He died for only two, the Centurion and the thief. My friends, with a little light left before God’s spirit is removed completely from this earth His Spirit is still hovering over our hearts seeking our commitment to give it all to the Master. Will you respond before God says it is finished.