{"id":1149,"date":"2010-04-02T06:00:53","date_gmt":"2010-04-02T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devonline.us\/dailyevotional\/?p=1149"},"modified":"2020-02-05T12:10:23","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T20:10:23","slug":"the-empty-cross","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/the-empty-cross\/","title":{"rendered":"THE EMPTY CROSS!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hebrews 4:15<\/strong><\/p>\n

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are\u2014yet was without sin.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Watch<\/a><\/p>\n

Since it was written by George Bennard in 1912, “The Old Rugged Cross” has remained enormously popular. Many of the most famous recording artists or groups have performed this old standard.<\/p>\n

At this season of the year when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the grave, it is important to remember that He is a risen<\/em> Lord.<\/strong> His blood was shed on the cross to provide for our salvation, but He did not remain on the cross. The cross is empty\u2014the price has been paid! He is now in heaven waiting to welcome us home.<\/p>\n

“<\/em><\/strong>The Old Rugged Cross<\/em><\/strong><\/a>“<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
\nThe emblem of suffering and shame;
\nAnd I love that old cross where the dearest and best
\nFor a world of lost sinners was slain.<\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain:<\/strong>
\nSo I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
\nTill my trophies at last I lay down;
\nI will cling to the old rugged cross,
\nAnd exchange it some day for a crown.<\/em><\/p>\n

O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
\nHas a wondrous attraction for me;
\nFor the dear Lamb of God left His glory above
\nTo bear it to dark Calvary.<\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain:<\/strong>
\nSo I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
\nTill my trophies at last I lay down;
\nI will cling to the old rugged cross,
\nAnd exchange it some day for a crown.<\/em><\/p>\n

In that old rugged cross,
\nstained with blood so divine,
\nA wondrous beauty I see,
\nFor ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
\nTo pardon and sanctify me.<\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain:<\/strong>
\nSo I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
\nTill my trophies at last I lay down;
\nI will cling to the old rugged cross,
\nAnd exchange it some day for a crown.<\/em><\/p>\n

To the old rugged cross I will ever be true;
\nIts shame and reproach gladly bear;
\nThen He’ll call me some day to my home far away,
\nWhere His glory forever I’ll share.<\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain:<\/strong>
\nSo I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
\nTill my trophies at last I lay down;
\nI will cling to the old rugged cross,
\nAnd exchange it some day for a crown.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

To access The Old Rugged Cross<\/em>, this week’s inspirational video from GloryScapes.com<\/a>, please go to: http:\/\/www.gloryscapes.com\/theoldruggedcross<\/a> in your browser or click on the image below.<\/p>\n

\"Watch<\/a><\/p>\n

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!<\/p>\n

– – – Pastor Cecil<\/p>\n

360-570-0074
\nPastorCecil@Daily-E-Votional.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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