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| The Bridge |
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| ¡°May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.¡± ( Galatians 6:14 , NIV ) |
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I hesitate as I come to the rough-hewn bridge that spans a swollen, rushing creek. Then I gather my courage and say, ¡°I will trust the bridge. I have faith.¡±
I now have three options. First, I might stand still in my ¡°faith¡± and remain on the side of the creek opposite where I want to be. Second, I might trust the bridge to stand firm while I ignore it, go around it, splash into the stream and struggle for the far shore. Or, I might trust the bridge to hold me up, then move across it safely.
If I stand still what good is my confession of faith? I am still stranded on the side of the creek I want to leave.
If I only try to struggle through the current in spite of my trust in the bridge, I may be swept away.
If my faith lies in the bridge and if I walk across, I will be saved from the rushing torrent and I will reach my destination.
Safely on the other side, looking back across the rough-hewn bridge, I can see it is in the shape of a cross. |
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Dear Father, we thank You that You have provided the saving death of Jesus Christ on that ¡°old rugged cross.¡± Help us to trust, not in ourselves, but in His power to save us by that cross. In Jesus¡¯ name. Amen. - ELIZABETH JACKSON, Olney, Texas |
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