The message of the cross - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18

The message of the cross
About 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ was nailed like a criminal to a wooden cross outside the city of Jerusalem. Although He had helped many in His life and had harmed no one, He was rejected and cast out. People’s response to His love was the cross.

As Jesus hung on the cross it suddenly became dark. For three hours no man could see Him. There He suffered for the guilt of others in divine judgment. Then He laid down His life to complete the work of redemption for lost sinners. His response to man’s hatred was love unto death.

Since His resurrection and ascension, the message of the cross has been proclaimed. It speaks of man’s guilt and of God’s forgiving love.

We have all sinned against God and have done many things that displease Him. It is impossible for us to right this wrong. This impossible debt before God must be paid by another – someone who is Himself innocent. This is exactly what Jesus Christ did on the cross for everyone who believes in Him.

How incomprehensibly great is the love of the Son of God! He suffered on the cross and gave His life to save us from eternal damnation. In faith we may personally claim that He bore the punishment for our sins in our place. Then God declares us free from all guilt.

Today’s reading: Genesis 9:1-29 · 1 Peter 5:1-7