Cross Of Redemption

Gary Carroll

One evening while praying, I asked the Holy Spirit to permit me to see into the kingdom of God within Him. He gave me a vision where I saw myself standing beside a wall, looking through an open window into the kingdom of God on the other side. As I looked into the kingdom of God, I saw a large cross moving into view. It was right up against the wall. This was not the cross of crucifixion, but instead was a highly polished silver cross with intricate scrollwork engraved upon its face. The ugliness of the crucifixion was replaced with beauty. This was a cross of redemption. The cross was so close to me. It was only the wall that separated me from it. This cross was all to be seen in the expanse of the kingdom of God.

Years later, I dreamed about this cross. In the dream, I learned that we can grab hold of this cross by faith and that our faith can penetrate the wall of unbelief and natural reasoning that separates us from the accomplishments of the cross. I learned that Jesus honors and approves of us holding tight to this cross by faith and that as we do, the accomplishments of the cross are transferred to us. Included in the dream was healing from God.

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18

It is appropriate to see the redemption cross when looking into the kingdom of God. The cross is where all things were accomplished for God’s children. The benefits of the cross are to be received by God’s children. Access to these benefits is found in the Holy Spirit. The accomplishments of the cross are found in the kingdom of God within Him.

… for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 (NKJV)