Cross as a Symbol

I have always had a difficult time with the cross as symbol. The pain and suffering associated with crucifixion really bothered me. The one song resonates in my mind is; on a hill far away, stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame, and I love that old cross where the dearest and best, for a world of lost sinners was slain.

Has it occurred to you as me, why would you wear a representation of the tool used to execute the man who saved the world? If he’d been electrocuted would you wear a tiny electric chair around your neck?.

So what does the Cross mean? Historically, crucifixion was reserved for those the Romans considered the worst offenders: Enemies of the state, Slaves who rebelled; and the worst criminals. Thus Crucifixion was not an unusual means of execution, which is why it is remarkable that the cross became a symbol based on this one instance.

The cross is most certainly the central symbol of the Christian faith; the first century tool of human destruction, is clearly the most identifiable representation of our faith. We find comfort in the Cross; the symbol of cross has transformed from an instrument of torture and death, to a mark of comfort and care.

What does Cross mean to us today?

It always makes me wonder as why someone has to wear a huge cross whilst rapping. Is the rapper a staunch Christian? One has to know the significance and the meaning of cross.

I know someone who used to wear a crucifix to match her outfit. She had number of crucifixes of different style and texture, obviously to match her dress. Not to mention the crucifix was indeed highlight of the clothing because it was part of the whole dress code.

Is Cross s symbol of fashion? A cross to match our outfit or just to show that I am a Christian or do I understand and comprehend that Jesus our Saviour died on the Cross for you and me.

We got to understand that cross which was a symbol of shame and cruelty has become a symbol of love and life. Through Cross of suffering we have victory and life. For, without suffering there would be no healing today, and without the death there could be no new life. Our God has triumphed over death. He will certainly help us to triumph over our own sufferings and shame.