Prodigal: Sometimes we need to remember the gospel.

Me: Yes, it will stir our spirit.

This is from the book The Cross of Christ by John R. W. Stott

What we have been hearing throughout this passage is variations on the theme of the wisdom and power of God, his wisdom through human folly and his power through human weakness. The gospel of the cross will never be a popular message, because it humbles the pride of our intellect and character.

So when we look at the cross we see the justice, love, wisdom and power of God. It is not easy to decide which is the most luminously revealed, whether the justice of God in judging sin, or the love of God in bearing the judgment in our place, or the wisdom of God in perfectly combining the two, or the power of God in saving those who believe. For the cross is equally an act, and therefore a demonstration, of God’s justice, love, wisdom and power.

We remember the gospel to help humble our pride. We did not save ourselves. The Lord saved us. We did not figure out how to avoid sin. Jesus brought a replacement for our sin. The Lord is our savior and our redeemer. Let us praise together. Let us praise the one who is there for us in love and faithfulness.

I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.

PSALM 35 : 18

Jennifer Van Allen

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