Loving God. Loving our Neighbours.
The Cross and Its Significance
The main point of the cross and Jesus on the cross was God’s love for us.
He doesn’t merely put up with us. He doesn’t just tolerate humanity. God is actively persuing a relationship with us. It is universal, every individual, despite our shortcomings and mistakes.
We praise God for Jesus, for his gift of taking the sin of those who trust and making it his own. Where do you stand in your faith? We’ll discuss more of that soon.
God is warning us that sin can hinder us from hearing him. Not that he’s not speaking. Not that he’s not reaching out. It is a warning, and another aspect of God’s love.
As you listen to this today, remember that God does love us. He does want to commune with us, to talk with us, to be with us. Our iniquities (chosen sins) cause divisions that separate us from being able to communicate with God.
But take heart… though we may make his job harder, God’s hand is NOT too short.