The Cross

It rests on the time line of history like a compelling

diamond.  Its tragedy summons all sufferers.  Its’

absurdity attracts all cynics.  Its hope lures all

searchers.  History has idolized and despised it, gold-

plated and burned it, worn and trashed it.  History

has done everything but ignore it.  How could

you?  How could you ignore such a piece of lumber?

Suspended on its beams is the greatest claim in history.

A crucified carpenter claiming to be God on earth.  Divine.

Eternal.  The Death-Slayer.  Never has timber

been regarded so sacred.  No wonder the apostle Paul

called the cross event the core of the gospel

 (1 Corinthians 15:3-5).

Its bottom line is sobering:  If the account is true it is

history’s hinge.  Period.  If not the cross is history’s hoax.

As you ponder Christ on the cross, what are your thoughts?

Perhaps it has been a while since you looked at the cross.

Perhaps you never have.  May I urge you to do so?

Will you stand face to feet with the One who claimed to come to save your soul?

Max Lucado