The Cross of Calvary

But far be it from me to glory [in anything or anyone] except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) through Whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world! Galatians 6:14 AMP

In less than a month, we as believers, will once again turn our focus upon the Cross of Christ as we remember His death and celebrate His resurrection. To help your heart prepare for this special time, I am posting a poem written by Harold Brokke. It is a powerful proclamation of the atoning work of Christ to forgive us, to cleanse us, and to free us from our sins.

Calvary

Christ bore the curse to Calvary,
the fullness of the fall.
Oh tragic death, if Jesus bore,
a little, but not all.

If there are citadels of sin
where Christ set not His claim,
let angels wear confusion
and God be robed in shame.

If with this heart renewed by Christ,
perversity must dwell,
then what a caustic compromise
has heaven made with hell?

No, God envisioned Calvary
all love in its design.
It gladdens His eternal heart
because it purges mine.

Cast off the dark delusion,
the bondage of the lie
that says to those involved in sin,
“You shall not surely die”.

Put on, my soul, the truth of God,
sin owns no part in thee.
Your freedom from the “all” of sin
is all in Calvary.

By Harold Brokke, from his book The Testimony of Jesus
 

Comments

[Doris]

I enjoy Roy Lessin s stuff. Doris

[Dee]

Once more we are reminded of a love that will be with us always. How comforting that is. Thank you!