The Cross

Matthew 27:38-40 (ESV Strong's)

38 Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left. 39 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads 40 and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.”

It is one thing to know what Jesus said and another thing to know what He meant. He is the cornerstone of the living temple which is the resurrected body of Christ. The way to God is going up from His cross and our cross, and the only way to save ourselves. 

Staying at the foot of the cross means we remain in the company of earth dwellers, continuing to walk in the dust of the earth. Taking our place on the cross of Christ will bring into the kingdom of heaven. 

We will all face the cross of death. For many it will mean coming down from the cross into the dust of the earth. For some it will mean leaving the dust behind.