The Cross: A Beacon of Hope #2179

The Cross: A Beacon of Hope Some say the cross makes no sense, Yet without it, life’s pretense. A symbol of God’s warm embrace, Turning void to sacred space. On His cross, love proved profound, Divine affection all around. The Son of Man, the Son of God, Walked a path where angels trod. In His suffering, sins were borne, Life and peace to us sworn. Before the cross, minds dark and lost, In Christ’s light, freed from the cost. What does it mean to bear our cross? To embrace its weight, to accept no loss. Live sacrificially, serve and care, In every act, His love declare. Repentance daily, turn from sin, Let God’s Spirit dwell within. Trials faced with steadfast heart, Trust in God, do our part. Share the gospel, spread the news, In every word, let grace infuse. The cross, a beacon, hope and love, A gift from heaven, sent from above. In its shadow, find your place, Live a life of truth and grace. Through the cross, we gain, not lose, In its message, life's true hues. Embrace the cross, its message hold, Share its hope, be brave and bold. For without the cross, life makes no sense, In its power, we find defense. -Steven G. Lee (July 4, 2024)