Eternal Echoes of the Cross* #759

Eternal Echoes of the Cross In the heart of the message, the Cross stands tall, An emblem of sacrifice, redemption for all. A symbol profound, of love without end, Where God left the ninety-nine, for the one to tend. Eternal the work, on that Cross was done, Unchanged through ages, like the steadfast sun. It speaks of truths, constant and clear, A beacon of hope, that always is near. Transformative grace, from the Cross flows, Thanks to Christ Jesus, whose love ever shows. A purifying sacrifice, so vivid and true, A testament lasting, in everything we do. In a world transient, where few things remain, The victory of the Cross, forever will reign. A declaration perennial, of a battle won, A promise of renewal, under the same sun. But the story extends, beyond the Cross's shade, To the Resurrection, where God's power is displayed. "Destroy this temple, and in three days, restore," A testament to faith, opening a new door. Not an end, but a passage, to life anew, With Christ as the cure, for the many and the few. A narrative of hope, strength, and love divine, Where dark precedes dawn, and the stars align. In the deepest woes, the solution we find, In Christ's enduring love, for all mankind. A vibrant story of renewal, of hope reborn, A reminder that after the night, comes the morn. Written by Steven G. Lee (April 2, 2024)