Man On The Middle Cross

Easter weekend. A weekend we remember Jesus willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. On the third day Jesus was raised from the dead, proclaiming  his victory over sin and death and pointing ahead to a future resurrection for all who are united to him by faith.

I heard the preacher talking

About three wooden crosses

Up on a hill for everyone to see

Two sinners on the outside

Couldn't save themselves if they tried

All I could think is man that sounds like me

In Rhett Walker’s song “The Man on the Middle Cross”, he sings about the three wooden crosses up on a hill for everyone to see. Jesus was on the middle cross with two sinners on the outside. We have all sinned. Some small, some much bigger. But no matter what the sin, Jesus died on the cross so that we could be forgiven.

I'm standing here today overwhelmеd by grace

'Cause I know who paid my cost

Thank God for the Man on thе middle cross

So this Easter weekend, I challenge you to remember who paid for your sins. Forgive those around us as Jesus forgave those who betrayed him. Lastly, I challenge you all to focus on the Hope that Easter brings. We all encounter daily struggles. With the Message of Easter, we remember to fix our eyes on Jesus, who provides us hope for the future.