What Points us to the Cross?

Hiking up to the Cross at JH is one of my favorite things in the whole world. Not only is it an amazing experience each time I do it, but it also brings back awesome memories of the times that I have hiked up there with most of you.

As I made my trek up the mountain last week, I thought about the signs that lead us - the little white crosses along the way. I probably could find my way up without them but it sure is reassuring to see them on the journey. The signs point us to the Cross and keep us from getting, well, temporarily misplaced.

The signs also bring up a bigger question - What points us to the Cross in our daily lives? I thought of several answers:

• The awareness of our sin and fallen position before God

• The emptiness of this world apart from the Cross

• The desire for a relationship with God

• Prayer requests

• We need strength

• We need wisdom

• We need peace

• A grateful heart

• The need for Christian fellowship

• Hope in the midst of crisis

• Protection from the enemy

I’m sure that there are more but these are all things that point us to the Cross on any given day. We need signs that continually point us back to the significance of the Cross each day. They help us stay grounded and on track instead of finding ourselves lost in this world.

How are your quiet times going? Small groups? Corporate worship? Each of these play a great role in keeping us on the right path.

Welcome Mark William Edwards IV! We love you and are so glad you are here!

Stay hungry,

Big E

Matt. 5:6