Are You Crucified?
 
I don't know about you but I really enjoyed resurrection day this year.  I hear God clearly saying, "It's not over.  Don't leave.  The party is just starting."  Before we continue the celebration, let's first understand how God views the results of the cross.  This will be necessary so that we can see and know we are crucified with Christ.
 
In Deuteronomy 21:23, the Bible refers to the cross as a tree--you must not leave his body on the tree overnight. Be sure to bury him that same day, because anyone who is hung on a tree is under God's curse. You must not desecrate the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.  The tree (cross) is a place of reproach and shame, unlike the way it is used today as a symbol of bling.  God used this element of shame to redeem us from the curse of violating His laws.

 

I know you are thinking, wait a minute, I did not break the law.  Well, you cannot be blessed if you don't accept your mess.
 
Jesus was treated like the worse criminal that ever existed.  God allowed all of our pride, lust, jealousy, selfishness and rebellion to be nailed to the cross.  Once you have personally accepted that Jesus died for you on the cross, you will have victory over all temptation and sin.