The Roaring of Peace

Rockaway Beach, Oregon

It is interesting how the ocean, which is turbulent and a threat to human life, is also a symbol of peace as communicated in this picture.

So it is with the cross of Christ.  Death doesn't come more violently than crucifixion. Excruciating pain was experienced by those crucified on a Roman cross. Along with that pain came humiliation as those crucified hung naked on their cross. Along with the pain came hopelessness. Fastened to the cross there was no hope of escape.

Yet it is the cross of Jesus that brings us peace. What caused his death brings us life, and with his life comes peace.

"For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ's blood on the cross." Colossians 1:19 New Living Translation

Though the ocean roars behind this seagull it doesn't seem to have a care in the world. The ocean of a world of sin and hatred surrounds us, but we experience peace through Jesus.

It is through the violence of his cross that we experience peace, and this peace will last for eternity.

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