Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Reflection: FLC Crosses Written By: Pastor Jesse Caro Have you ever noticed the crosses on each side of the platform in the Family Life Center? I discovered when I came to this position last year that our very own Dean Nuckles was responsible for making these pieces of artwork with some help from Ken Kiger. I have enjoyed and appreciated these artistic representations of the cross with admiration for some time. I thought it might be helpful for you to know some of the thoughtful significance of the intentional choices that were made in their design! Knowing what I know about them causes me an appreciation, not just of the artists hands that made them but of the death of Christ and his suffering these crosses are meant to bring to our memory. Here is how Dean describes the design:
These are "life size" 4' wide X 6' tall. The cross is made of 4 raw steel panels and 4 laminated wood panels. The raw steel unfinished panel is to represent the old self. Wrought with impurities, that result in rust, stain and blemish. The laminated wood is pressed and from the best of select woods, without impurity and imperfection. The crimson stain on the wood is to represent the blood that is shed to bring about by the pressing to a new life in Him. The piercing(s) represent the Roman soldier's sword in Jesus' side to confirm His death. I chose to add many piercings so that those who would look at the cross would claim one of these as their own symbolizing what God has done for them individually. The cross is arched (it will not lay flat) as Jesus was due to His being forced to raise His feet and arch His back in order to fill His lungs with air to breathe. Views of the back of the cross show that the cross is hung on a cross, just as Jesus was hung on the cross. The cross we see from the front is symbolic of our Savior. Thank God for the cross.
Prayer Thank you, Father, for the cross of Jesus as a principal symbol of our relationship with you. We contemplate your death with humility and gratitude for your sacrifice for our sin and we are grateful.
