God’s revelation is not a static doctrine, but a dynamic event. God’s revelation is not a clear proposition, but a paradoxical mystery. God’s revelation is not a comfortable affirmation, but a radical challenge. God’s revelation is the cross of Jesus, who showed us the truth of God’s love and justice in the midst of suffering and evil.
The cross of Jesus invites us to rethink our ways of knowing and living. The cross exposes our false assumptions, biases, and prejudices that distort our perception of reality. The cross calls us to “call the thing what it actually is,” to name and confront the injustice, oppression, and violence that afflict our world. It empowers us to know ethically, to seek and practice God’s will for the common good of all creation. The cross connects us with others, especially those who are marginalized, excluded, and silenced by the dominant systems of power. It inspires us to be in solidarity with the liberation movements that share the same vision and values of God’s reign.
The cross of Jesus challenges us to be faithful and responsible disciples of Christ. It reveals God’s grace, which forgives us and frees us from our sin and guilt; God’s mission, which commissions us and sends us to be God’s agents of change and transformation; and God’s hope, which sustains us and assures us of God’s presence and power in our lives.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, in the light of Your cross, I come before You today, seeking Your guidance and strength. Your sacrifice on the cross is not just a historical event, but a living reality that shapes and transforms our lives. It reveals Your love for us in the most profound and sacrificial way, challenging us to embrace the truth of Your grace and justice.
Inspired by the mystery and paradox of Your revelation, I ask for a deeper understanding of Your will for my life. Help me to see beyond the surface of things, to discern the truth hidden beneath the appearances of the world. Let me learn to name the injustices and oppressions that afflict our world, to confront them with the power of Your truth and love.
May Your cross empower me to live in solidarity with those who are marginalized and silenced, to stand with them in the struggle for justice and equality. Grant me the courage to be a voice for the voiceless, to advocate for the common good of all creation.
Lord, as I reflect on Your words from the cross, “It is finished,” I am reminded of Your mission accomplished and Your promise of eternal life. In the midst of my struggles and uncertainties, I find comfort in Your assurance that You have completed Your work for me. Forgive me for any doubt I may have, and help me to accept Your grace and mercy with humility and gratitude.
Lord Jesus, I surrender my life to You, trusting in Your promise that You will give me strength for the challenges ahead. May I live each day for Your glory, embodying Your love and justice in all I do. Amen.
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