The Cross has lost its meaning in our generation

Philippines
May 17, 2010 11:04am CST
What is the meaning of the Cross for you? In our generation today, many people no longer understand the meaning of the cross hanging in their classrooms. offices, or anywhere. some would say "oh its where Jesus died" what a shallow understanding! the cross is the present day "Tree of Life" where we can have enjoy real life in Christ. It is where Jesus died that we may have life. The cross is not the "IT" though, the man who died is...Jesus Christ. some people think that Jesus was just another man, a moral teacher, but not God. Yes he is! and he is the only way for you to have life. are you experiencing the real essence of the word life? apart from Christ we are not.
2 responses
ccdiane
@ccdiane (151)
• Cheyenne, Wyoming
19 May 10
Greetings, The cross will always hold the highest and precious meaning in my life, and yes I also experience the real essence of the word, life, in Jesus Christ only. I totally agree that the cross where Jesus Christ gave His life so we can have life, is loosing its meaning amoung our generation. I'm reminded of a recent poll that I happened to of read about teens thinking that their faith is not quite as important to them as much as being sucessful and having a good career or job. Although careers and good jobs are important, but without Christ being the center of their lives it will not satisfied them completely. So the poll was saying that these teen's faith is taking the back seat in their lives as they are getting ready to leave high school for jobs, careers and colleges then having a family. It is quite disturbing to see what is happening around us as Christians, but I believe this is the time we need to step up and unite together to put the meaning of the cross, the Bible and our Christian faith back into our generation once again. May God bless you.
chiyochan
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
18 May 10
for me, it still very much holds the true meaning of his sacrifices! It could be that those who do not believe and do not see the value of the cross, i think their families may have the same from the start and may not even believe in Jesus himself - but believes other religion. We could not be sure though, but we can only always speak for ourselves.