"Before we can begin to see the cross as something done for us, we have to see it as something done by us.
John Stott
The great theologian Stott nails it on the head with this very simple statement . Until we take a honest look in the mirror to see the sinner , we cannot see the Savior on the cross. Our sin nailed Him on that cursed tree , it was I who drove those nails , it was I denying who He is . I was in the crowd shouting crucify Him.
Unless convicted and humbled we will not see the cross as the greatest symbol of love ever displayed. But if you can see yourself like that repented thief , crying out I deserve wrath , for I am a wretch , a worm of a sinner , then hear the Lord of all say , today you will be with me in paradise. May the Holy Spirit convict you of your sin and open your dead eyes to see the Lord of life who died and rose again that we may be reconciled , justified before a holy God this Easter week.
Romans 4:25 who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.
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