Glorying in the Cross

The word salvation in the life of the Christian loses its luster after time. We talk about being saved in a very objective, rational sort of way. Yet, anyone saved from death would never simply discuss their deliverance in a merely factual way.

Take note of your thoughts, attitudes and words pertaining to the gospel. Does the cross still grip you? Does it stun or amaze you? Perhaps the right questions for maturing believers is not "have I been saved?", but rather am I today stunned, amazed and overwhelmed by Jesus' work on the cross? I would argue that if we are not deeply affected by glorying in what Christ accomplished for us on the cross, then our salvation is becoming way too much a past event instead of a present reality.

I don't know about you, but I need the gospel daily. And, yes, God did "save" me in the past. But, I also need deliverance each day. And, He delivers by distributing his grace freely to my area of need. The freshness of experiencing the gospel daily has been helping me stay routinely overwhelmed by the cross.

Are you currently stunned, amazed and overwhlemed by what your Lord did for you? Does your obedience to Christ arise out of sheer obligation to do the "Christian" thing, or in loving response to the grace offered you in Christ?

How do we keep our faith fresh and amazing? Never, ever cease meditating upon or glorying in the cross of Christ.