The Crucifixion is not simply about forgiveness, but about a creation that is profoundly ruined being remade by the power and action of God. “The Messiah came, not to a purified and enlightened world spiritually prepared for his arrival, but rather to a humanity no nearer to its original goodness than on the day Cain …
“The Great Master Gardener, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, in a wonderful providence with his own hand, planted me here, where by his grace, in this part of his vineyard, I grow; and here I will abide till the great master of the vineyard think fit to transplant me.” Samuel Rutherford, The Loveliness …
Charles Spurgeon, as quoted by David Cook in a sermon this afternoon: “I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages.” The subjective experience of adversity brings us into contact with the objective experience of God and his gracious love.
Tomorrow’s song leader, wherever God’s people gather to worship: “We come for worship to be led by one Songleader, our Lord Jesus Christ. Which, incidentally, is one of the reasons you ought to be singing. Shame on me if I am silent when I am standing at the shoulder of my Lord Jesus Christ singing …
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