Wednesday, February 25 In the Cross of Christ, I Glory

Scripture:
“Looking to Jesus… who endured the cross, disregarding its shame.” Hebrews 12:2

Hymn Focus:
“In the cross of Christ I glory,
Towering o’er the wrecks of time…”

Lent draws our eyes again to the cross—not as a symbol of defeat, but as the place where God’s saving love stands firm amid the brokenness of the world. The hymn “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” invites us to claim the cross not with shame, but with confident hope.

The image of the cross “towering o’er the wrecks of time” reminds us that history is marked by loss, failure, and human frailty. Yet the cross rises above it all, steady and unshaken. Lent asks us to be honest about the wreckage in our own lives—our sins, regrets, and wounds—while trusting that the cross still stands as a sign of redemption.

The hymn declares that from the cross “streams of grace” flow freely. Lent is not about earning forgiveness through effort or discipline; it is about opening ourselves to grace already given. As we repent and turn toward God, we discover that mercy meets us before we even ask.

Another verse proclaims:
“When the woes of life o’ertake me,
Hopes deceive and fears annoy…”
Lent speaks directly to these experiences. In seasons of uncertainty and pain, the cross becomes our refuge. It assures us that God is present even in suffering, and that love has already entered the darkest places.

To glory in the cross is not to celebrate pain, but to trust the love that endured it. During Lent, we learn again that the cross reshapes how we see the world—what we value, what we pursue, and where we place our hope.

As you journey through Lent, return often to the cross. Let it stand before you in times of repentance and in moments of fear. In its shadow, we find forgiveness, strength, and the promise of new life.

Prayer

Saving God,
We glory in the cross of Christ,
where love overcame sin and hope rose from suffering.
During this Lenten season,
help us to lay down our pride and trust in Your grace.
When fears arise or burdens weigh heavy,
draw us back to the cross,
until our lives reflect the love revealed there.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.