Cross, an integral part of
Easter and our Christian faith.
It was the Roman's method of
Capital punishment.
The roads were lined with
Hundreds of crosses exposing
Wretched dying souls, a
Warning to bystanders to
Submit to authority.
But why do we hang the
Torture device in the front of
Our church over the baptistry?
Would it be like displaying a
Guillotine, or a noose, or a rifle,
Or an electric chair, each a
Method of execution?
The very idea is repulsive.
But the cross is even more
Repulsive, and yet it graces the
Wall of our church, a stark
Symbol of Jesus' grace.
He was executed in my place.
Have I become immune to its
Meaning?
I can't comprehend the
Horror and the glory of the
Cross.