Worth the Cross
11/30/25, 1:00 PM
Inspired by:
“It Wasn’t Easy”
CeCe Winans
Focus: Honoring the sacrifice of Jesus, who endured the cross for our salvation
Scripture References (NIV):
• Hebrews 12:2 — “Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
•1 Peter 2:24 — “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”
Devotion:
The cross was not easy. It was painful, humiliating, and heavy with the weight of our sins. Yet CeCe Winans’ It Wasn’t Easy reminds us that Jesus endured it willingly—because saving us was worth it. He took our place, bore our punishment, and secured our freedom.
This devotion calls us to remember: salvation is free to us, but it cost Him everything. Do not take lightly what He has done. Let gratitude shape your worship, humility shape your walk, and reverence shape your daily choices. His sacrifice was worth it—because you were worth it to Him.
Reflection:
1. How does remembering the cost of the cross deepen your gratitude for salvation?
2. In what ways can you honor Christ’s sacrifice in your daily life?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for enduring the cross for me. It wasn’t easy, but You declared I was worth it. Help me to live with gratitude, humility, and reverence for the price You paid. May my life reflect the weight and worth of Your sacrifice. Amen.
Action steps:
1. Take a moment today to thank Jesus specifically for the cross.
2. Say aloud: “It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it—thank You, Lord.”
3. Share this devotion and the song “It Wasn’t Easy” with someone who needs to be reminded of Christ’s sacrifice.
Remember:
Salvation is free to us, but it cost Him everything. Live in gratitude for the worth of the cross.
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