Stonger than Steel

2/25/2022

1 Corinthians 6:11 "And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God." 

Ten years ago on Valentine's Day, my husband gave me a stainless steel cross bracelet. During this time, I was working towards recovery from my illness. It was a very loving gift, and a symbol of strength both with the image and the material it was made from. I have not taken it off since he fastened it to my wrist. Just like my wedding band is an outward symbol of my love, fidelity, and devotion to my husband, this bracelet has become an outward symbol of my love, fidelity, and devotion to Jesus. Also like my wedding band, it has become a part of me. 

I have gifted the same bracelet to several people in my life until I could no longer find them. I wanted others to have an item that not only was a cross, as there are many pieces of jewelry you can find with that symbol of faith, but because it is made out of  steel. Steel is an alloy that is stronger than iron (Sciencing.com). This is compelling for me because the bond that I have through grace with Jesus is the absolute strongest (most preeminent) bond there is. It is a bond stronger than steel that nothing can break, and that is the most powerful gift of all.

Romans 5:8 "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."