Sermons on Hearing God's Word (Page 7)
A statement of purpose can change a seemingly benign action into an insidious one or a bumbling mistake into the dear handiwork of a child. God’s statement of purpose in this text turns the injustice of the cross of Christ into a sublime, saving expression of His love. His purpose turns death to life, gives human existence on earth purpose instead of meaninglessness and changes our whole lives.
Spiritual apathy, doubt and unbelief are a like spiritual drowsiness. The Lord reminds and empowers us to be vigilant, spiritually awake and ready for His return and ready to share the good news of His saving work with the people around us.
The Last Day quickly approaches, and, though no one knows when that day will come, we are to be mindful that many live without Christ. As redeemed children of God, we look at the world through Christ’s love, desiring urgently to share His precious grace through the Word and Sacraments.