A Hurting Word...
"Something is wrong with your cross," another webmaster told me about one of my home page graphics.. "The animation is leaving behind a trail of ghosts." Sure enough--he was right. But I am not a computer guru, so what to do? Find a friend with a similar graphic that *works* and *crook* it--well, not really--I DID ask! Bottom line? The graphic now displayed correctly--a beautiful cross symbol revolving just as it should. "The cross is WORKING," I excitedly e-mailed my friend, and then I realized what I had just said. YES, THE CROSS IS WORKING....I smiled, and out of that unplanned, profound statement, comes this week's devotional!
A Helping Word...or Two!
A Working Cross Forgets the Past!...Because the Cross *works,* I can KNOW my past is forgiven, "buried in the sea of God's forgetfulness," and NEVER to be remembered against me anymore. Satan--begone--you have no power over me. The power of the Cross eradicates the shame, misery, and failure of my past. It is completely covered by the Blood of Jesus Christ--a perfect atonement, an amazing grace! And in it, I shall live!
"There is, therefore, now no condemnation to them who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit, for the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1,2 KJV)."
A Working Cross Frees the Present!...Because the Cross *works,* I can be free to live in His abiding, ever-present joy. I need not succumb to the bondage of fear, depression, and anger, for I live in His perfect freedom. Satan--begone--you have no power over me. The power of the Cross frees me to live in His peace and joy. And in it, I shall live!
If the Son, therefore, shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed (John 8:36 KJV)."
A Working Cross Fortresses the Future!...Because the Cross *works,* I can trust my Lord to guard my every tomorrow. I need not fret nor worry, for He goes before my every step. He knows what lies ahead, and has prepared a way *through* every difficulty before I ever face it. One of my favorite Scriptures, found often in God's Word, is simply, "And it came to pass." It WILL come to pass--so Satan--begone--you have no power over me, past, present, OR future. The power of the Cross goes before me to guide, guard, and protect. And in it, I shall live!
"Being confident of this very thing, that he who hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6 KJV)."
And that's just a word--or two--from my heart to yours!
His Healing Word
"Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8 KJV)."
"Lord, I cling to the Cross--I know it is working for my past, my present, and my future. May I live this coming year in its shadow and grace, ever mindful of your atoning love and amazing grace. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Peggie's Place banner was "Made in Hawaii"
compliments of my friend Madelein of His Praise Maui!
