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Jesus Endured the Cross to Help Us Overcome ㅡ

“And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” (Philippians 2:8). 

The fallen world is the battle-field for the greatest conflict the heavenly universe and earthly powers have ever witnessed. 

It was appointed as the theater on which would be fought out the grand struggle between good and evil, between heaven and hell. 

Every human being acts a part in this conflict. No one can stand on neutral ground. 

Men must either accept or reject the world’s Redeemer. All are witnesses, either for or against Christ. 

Christ calls upon those who stand under His banner to engage in the conflict with Him as faithful soldiers, that they may inherit the crown of life. 

They have been adopted as sons and daughters of God. 

Christ has left them His assured promise that great will be the reward in the kingdom of heaven of those who partake of His humiliation and suffering for the truth’s sake. 

The cross of Calvary challenges, and will finally vanquish, every earthly and hellish power. 

In the cross all influence centers, and from it all influence goes forth. It is the great center of attraction, for on it Christ gave up His life for the human race. 

This sacrifice was offered for the purpose of restoring man to his original perfection; yea, more. 

It was offered to give him an entire transformation of character, making him more than a conqueror. 

Those who in the strength of Christ overcome the great enemy of God and man, will occupy a position in the heavenly courts above angels who have never fallen.

(Sons and Daughters of God 242)