For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God. – 1 Corinthians 1:18.
Power! We love power. We love the sound and fury of power. We love the power’s ability to bring positive change to dreadful situations. The greatest power ever unleashed on this earth was the power displayed when Almighty God held back his might and fury while his Son was persecuted, abused, belittled, battered, and murdered on a cross. Now that’s an awesome display of power, and it was displayed specifically for us and to save us. Plus, we know the cross was not the end of God’s powerful grace; it was the doorway to Jesus’ glorious and triumphant resurrection. We now live by the power of God who raised Jesus from the dead (Ephesians 1:18-21). Praise God for his power that is at work within us (Ephesians 3:20-21).