"WHO ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?"
Where does your life intersect with Jesus Christ right now?
The Cross brings us face to face with Jesus Christ's suffering. Abbot Rupert of Deutz wrote in the early twelfth century, "The Cross of Christ is the door to heaven, the key to paradise, the downfall of the devil, the uplifting of mankind, the consolation of our imprisonment, the prize for our freedom." The Cross of Christ is the safeguard of our Faith, the assurance of Hope, and the throne of Love. It is also the sign of our heavenly Father's mercy and the gift of forgiveness. Jesus paid a price for us when He made atonement for our sins. The journey is a way to peace, joy, and righteousness in God's Kingdom. It is also the way to victory over sin, fear, defeat, and death itself. But still, we suffer through some tough stuff that can cause dark moments in our lives.
The exuberance of Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday matches our feelings when we are surrounded by friends and family, and life is good. Then, Good Friday comes and something dies; a relationship, a job, a dream. We wander around in a dark place for a time. Fortunately, we know the rest of the story; we know it doesn't end there. New beginnings always bring new life, which ultimately proceed from death.
Where does your life intersect with Jesus Christ right now? Who are you looking for?"