At
the cross, we see Jesus Christ, “the Lamb of God, who takes away the
sin of the world” ( John 1:29). In the cross, we see the fulfilment of
God’s eternal plan of salvation – “the Lamb slain from the foundation of
the world” (Revelation 13:8). In the cross, we catch a glimpse of the
eternal glory of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God: “Salvation belongs to
our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb … For the Lamb at the
center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘He will lead them to
springs of living water.’ ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their
eyes’” (Revelation 7:10,17).
As we consider the glory of our
Saviour, sent to us from eternal love, crucified for us, leading us on
to eternal glory, let us join with Paul in saying “I will glory in the
cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.” We rejoice in our Saviour. We give all
the glory to Him. He's "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the
world" (John 1:29). What a great salvation He has given to us! It begins
with the forgiveness of our sins. It continues with the Holy Spirit,
living in us and leading us out of a life that is centred on ourselves
and into a life that is becoming more centred on Christ. Beyond the
blessings that we receive while we are here on earth, there is the glory
of being with the Lord forevermore - the full glory of eternal life.
This final glory will surpass every blessing that we have enjoyed during
our earthly journey of faith and obedience. All of these blessings come
to us from our Saviour - "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the
world" (John 1:29).
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