Looking towards the cross.

Passion Week is here and at the end stands the Cross. During our lifetime, if we are lucky, we will experience many for these weeks. But the Cross should be a once and for all time experience. You find yourself at the cross, kneeling in spirit, asking for the Lord to forgive you of your sins and failings. He does and we stand forgiven. The rest of our life should be spent in the shadow of the cross, remembering what He did for us and how we should then live our life.

Unfortunately many times we, myself included, have needed to return to the cross, seeking forgiveness and a restoration of relationship. Rather then victorious we have been defeated by our own weaknesses. We spiral down until we feel separated from Christ. Fortunately God is there, still holding out His hands to us. The price has already been paid and we experience that release again. Each time we pledge to live better.

Wouldn't our life be better is we could just hold on to that position? Instead of spirally down, just circle and look to Christ as soon as the "failing" has taken place. Keep a short list with God. Come daily to Him and confess. His faithfulness is secure and He will restore. Why spend time away from Him?

During this Easter season see the Cross, but more importantly see the Saviour who daily meets our needs.