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| ¡°But far be it from me to glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world hath been crucified unto me, and I unto the world.¡± ( Galatians 6:14 , KJV ) |
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Some seem to want the Christ of the Cross but are unwilling to take up the Cross of Christ. The experiences of many who have taken up His Cross were described by John Bunyan in his Pilgrim¡¯s Progress:
So I saw in my dream, that just as Christian came up with the cross, his burden loosed from off his shoulders and fell from off his back and began to tumble, and so continued to do, till it came to the mouth of the sepulchre, where it fell in, and I saw it no more. Then was Christian glad and lightsome, and said with a merry heart, ¡°He has given me rest by sorrow, and life by His death!¡± Then he stood awhile to look and wonder; for it was very surprising to him, that the sight of the cross should thus ease him of his burden.
The personal experience through which one passes when drawn to God by the Cross of Christ brings a changed outlook on life and a change in tastes and habits.
Peter said, ¡°Repent ye therefore and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out.¡±(Acts 3:19) When we deliberately turn and welcome and accept the grace which He provides, we can fully know the meaning of a regenerated life. |
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Heavenly Father, thank You for letting me lay my burdens at Your feet. Help me to be worthy of Your continuing care and the redemption which You so generously supplied. In Jesus¡¯ name. Amen. - ED KIRK, Stephenville, Texas |
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