The Cross: A Tapestry of Divine Love and Selflessness (01/15/'24)

The Cross: A Tapestry of Divine Love and Selflessness In the hallowed echoes of the gospel, amidst the ethereal tapestry of sacrifice and grace, stands the cross—a symbol profound and immutable. It is here, in its silent testimony, that a truth of celestial magnitude unfolds: the act of selflessness, a beacon in our lives, shines not solely for the self but radiates unto others, a mirror to the boundless nature of love. This love, deep and unfathomable, mirrors the divine essence, where God, in an embrace as vast as the cosmos, reaches to humanity in its entirety, touching every soul, every beating heart. Thus, the gospel's essence is woven into a tapestry of mutual and inseparable threads—loving God and loving our neighbors. These strands, intertwined, speak of a love so profound that to love one's neighbor is to love God, and to love God is, in essence, to embrace the world. For in this sacred intertwining, we find the spiritual reality of the cross—a testament not just of a moment in time, but an eternal whisper calling us to a love that transcends, transforms, and transcends again. -Pastor Steven G. Lee (January 17, 2024)