Made alive, in Christ

During a photo excursion last week I spotted this rusted metal scrap "planted" on a beach. Of course I saw a cross, but it occurred to me that many passersby saw only a piece of twisted metal. I was encouraged by the realization that other believers passing by saw the same thing I did, and their thoughts went to Jesus, our Redeemer King. Thanks be to God for His perfect plan, and to Jesus for His obedience to the Father, even unto death. How wonderful to know that He is alive! That the sting of death has been defeated and the promise to His surrendered children is life eternal!