The bad news is, we are destitute in our sin. The good news is, God is rich in His mercy. When we were unable to save ourselves and undeserving to be saved, God did something so unbelievably gracious it can only be received by faith. He demonstrated His love for us in sending Jesus to live, die and rise for us. The cross is the intersection where God’s hatred for sin and God’s love for sinners meet so that we don’t get what we deserve, and we get what we don’t deserve. Wrath avoided. Benefits gained. Mercy extended. God doesn’t help those who help themselves; God helps those who cannot help themselves.
