Power!

1 Corinthians 1: 18     KJV

¹⁸ For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

It’s a symbol seen all over the world.

We adorn it as jewelry...you see it in churches and on tomb stones.

It is foolish though, for people who just don’t understand it’s power.

Most who mock it’s meaning, don’t even realize the power there’s in it.

I received a handcrafted wooden cross from a friend the other day.

Actually, believe it or not...I still have a few.

Art is a carpenter and an accomplished wood worker, and this laminated cross is made from...Walnut...White Maple, and Cherry.

Art said that when things get tough, grip it in your hand and pray.

Art knew that the cross he made would encourage me. It fits very neatly in the palm of my hand.

I don’t think this man will ever understand, how deeply this gesture touched my heart.

When life get’s hard, do you hold tightly to the cross?

When people misunderstand your intentions, do you even consider the cross?

Folks who are saved, understand the power of the cross.

It’s precious meaning, and the One who hung there, is the only thing in life that can save us, restore us...and bring us peace...when life isn’t so peaceful.

“Savior I come, quiet my soul...remember......redemptions hill, where Your blood was spilled...”