The Miracle Cross
20 Foot Cross of Two Steel Beams Found in Debris
Today I saw the above photo parallel to a second photo of the American Flag posted on Facebook with this statement headline:
“It was a symbol of hope during the darkest days following the September 11th attacks. The miracle cross is set to be displayed in the 9/11 Museum, but an atheist group is protesting."
When I saw this post my heart was not moved by the political agenda in the headline; or by the patriotic idea which was being promoted with the American Flag on July 4th Eve - what I am in awe of is that this cross was found in the rubble as you see it in the photo and was named the ‘Miracle Cross’ because it so impacted every human heart throughout the world who either saw it in person on the war zone grounds or who saw the photos of this cross as they went viral on the internet - I am deeply moved by this ‘Miracle Cross’ because I believe it was a divine sign from God with His invitation of Jesus' Hope, Love, and Salvation to all people of all nations in the midst of the horrific mayhem which was caused by ‘men’ who were driven by hatred and judgment of others.
I was clear across the country from New York on the west coast of California and was watching the horror of what had been unfolding on TV with several of my Christian friends, with the entire Nation and with most of the Nations of the world. Our Country and most Nations across the globe came to a stand still that day with our hearts united as we watched the horror of the second Tower falling and collapsing. My friends began to express hatred towards the Islam Extremist Terrorists out of their fear and overwhelming amazement of what was happening before their eyes – as I was listening to their comments of reaction to the evil they could not bear to behold I heard Jesus say to my heart:
"I love them, Lo (meaning the Islam terrorists), I came to save them too - pray for them."
Jesus’ words rocked my world and heart that day; and I began to pray for Islam extremist terrorists, for the people groups in the Middle East, for all those who do not know Him, and for those who do not know of His love - I have seen and heard of amazing miraculous events unfolding regarding Islam extremists terrorists, other groups of terrorists, and of those who have not known Him as Jesus and the Father have answered these prayers He put on my heart to pray (and which I am sure He has spoken to others to pray too) in His Great Love and Passion for the lost and broken. Many have come to a saving faith in Christ!
We all need a Savior, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) ....I am deeply grateful for Jesus' Love, Compassion, Grace, and Mercy which is beyond our finite capacity to grasp the fullness of how Perfect His Infinite Divine Love IS...“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life - For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” John 3:16 & Luke 19:10
On January 1 of this year, 2014, Jesus put on my heart to pray the Lord’s Prayer over all things which rise daily and are in need of His prayer; and to pray over this nation and over all peoples of all nations; and to pray over each circumstance of which each one is facing during the present day in God’s Great Love of all men and women.
Would you like to pray Jesus’ Prayer with me for your loved ones, for yours and their circumstances, and for all peoples of all nations and for each of their circumstances? Jesus, and His and the Father’s Love are truly the only Answer to each present petition and to each circumstance that we and all peoples of all nations endure, suffer, and face:
Our Father who is in heaven,
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your Kingdom Come.
Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
Amen
“God is Love.” 1 John 4:8, 6
“Love covers all transgressions.” Proverbs 10:12
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear.” 1 John 4:18
“Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.” 1Pe4:8