Three Crosses



Three brand new, gigantic crosses are being constructed right off I-75. I believe Jesus Christ died on the cross for me. But I don't think these huge crosses are the way to show the Lord's love. How many times have you stood in line at Wal-Mart and seen someone have to put things back because they didn't have the money? Couldn't you help them? You could take that money and buy someone's coffee at Starbucks. That would speak volumes to me. Take that money, and make a difference in someone's life. Don't you think that would be letting God's light shine though you? What do these crosses do? How do they help? How do they make a difference? God didn't put flashy signs up to remind us how great he is, or to thank him. He put his effort into working in everyday people's lives. When will people understand it's not about how tall your steeple is or how many your sanctuary holds. I just don't understand how these huge metal poles will show God's love.

God's Unfailing Love

The God I know is a Lord who demonstrates: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. He instructs his followers to be consumed with these traits and to allow his light and love to be shown through each and every one of us. What was his reaction to every individual he met? Love, patience, kindness, gentleness.
Jonathan Edwards’ sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” illustrates a vengeful and merciless Lord, and somehow we have adopted this as our approach to anyone we deem a “bad person.” The human race has become so abusive. Verbally, physically, and through everyday actions we continually abuse, hurt, and tear down others. I cannot imagine that God would show homosexuals anything but love and kindness. The God I know would sit down with anyone and share his waffle fries. He wouldn’t shove a chicken sandwich in their face to prove a point.
I am nowhere near understanding the love God has for each of us as his children. However, I love my family more than anything in the world, and the thought of anyone hating or hurting my family through words or actions breaks my heart. Therefore, wouldn’t the distain and hateful actions towards gays and lesbians, even if they are indirect, hurt God?
God has not burdened us with the task of judgment. Judgment is God’s responsibility, and his alone. Our task is to love uncompromisingly.

How do we glorify God when we deliberately go against his word?

‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31