Cross and Light
I can’t believe it’s been four weeks since I last updated – some exciting news that has happened over this time is that I’ve started a programme on Revelation TV, where I used to work full-time, called Cross and Light. At the heart of the programme is the desire to keep the message of the Cross central. As one who has been forgiven much, this forgiveness is only possible because of what Jesus did on the Cross. As one who is thankful beyond words for the indescribable grace of God, this grace is only possible because of what Jesus did on the Cross.
On the Cross Jesus paid the penalty for your sin and mine. Everything we have thought and said and done that separates us from God, Jesus bore in His body on the Cross, paying the ultimate price with His own life because of God’s love for us. It is not by living a good life and doing good things that we are reconciled to God eternally – it is only as we humble ourselves, and simply receive what Jesus has done for us on the Cross, by believing.
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son. That whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life John 3:16.
As we are reconciled to God through the Cross, we experience Him as real. Not some belief system, or moral code for living, but as He is – real and alive, a God of relationship. It is this relationship that transforms lives. Where forgiveness is received for deep-seated guilt, where healing is received for hurts and pain that have robbed us, where a peace that passes all understanding finally stills us. Where eternal life becomes our inheritance.
It is these real life transformations, these testimonies of God as real in people’s lives, that fill the Cross and Light programmes.
Just today a 10 minute clip from one of the interviews has gone up on the Revelation TV website. This is with actress, Tarryn Meaker, who previously worked as a model internationally, and who privately suffered with issues surrounding body image and destructive approaches to food and weight loss. Through an incredible experience where she cried out to God at her lowest point, God revealed Himself to her powerfully, and her life was changed from this point as she grew in relationship with Him. As I say, this is only the first 10 minutes of the interview, but if you would like to see, the link is – http://www.revelationtv.com/ – and you’ll see it as one of the featured videos there on the home page (for the time-being at least :)) - make sure to check out some of the other featured videos too :)
Hi you’re really good, no tripping over words or anything!
Hi Birgit! This is so exciting!:) I just love that the focus of this programme is Jesus and what He did on the cross for us and how He can change lives. I loved your introduction on the piece, I love what you’ve written here about the life we have in Christ, and I when I watched a bit the other day as well I loved how you kept coming back to Jesus. Good things Birgit, and I’m so excited with you!:)
That’s really lovely, thanks Ruth. I truly am so thankful to God for His help with things like this, as I do tend to trip over my words when I’m tired, which happens quite a lot! ;) Lots of love to you xo
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Hi Rain, this is so encouraging! I so love hearing about the way Jesus and what He did for us on the Cross really changes lives. It is the most exciting thing hearing about the way people first have their eyes open to God, and experience Him! I really hope that these stories would inspire faith and point each of us to God, that hear them :) That is such good news you’ve been able to see a bit of the programmes, it’s always lovely to know friends are taking part too :) lots of love, Birgit xo
Hya Birgit, congratulations on the new show. I really like listening to you on revelation. You have a lovely peaceful way about you. I especially like the way you refer to the Bible and quote from it (your Bible is very small, you must have great eyesight LOL!!)
Now I know when this new programme is on I will be tuning in. I have already found it on sky and put it onto my recording planner so I deffinately cant miss it.
Love to you. Freya xxx
Hi Freya, it’s so lovely to hear from you, and thank you so much for watching the programme and your lovely encouragement here :)
Ha, ha, yes, I know which Bible you mean, that’s my most easy to carry Bible, and I don’t think I’ve ever come across one that’s smaller :) It’s so good to know you’ll be watching the programme, with lots of blessings to you xo
This sounds really exciting Birgit: My heart’s desire is your heart’s desire to see other peoples lives transformed as ours has been. We make our programmes write our testimonies in the hope that we will inspire other to faith in Jesus Christ. We say from the heart …….Jesus Christ is alive and working in the world today.
“Jesus Christ is alive and working in the world today” – I love this Angie! What a privilege we have as those belonging to Christ, to let those in our lives know all about Him :)
Have a wonderful holiday, and see you soon, God bless xo
I love the way you pursue your passion in such a way that it spreads out into your community and beyond. Go for it, Birgit!
Loved the new programme – God has done mirricles in Jeremys life! Thank you for this really great idea..I look forward to hearing more testimonys. Keep up the good work.Love Freya XXX
This is so lovely, thank you @ngie, your encouragement means a lot. What a blessing to be able to share about God’s love in the different ways He provides.
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Thank you so much Freya, that’s so great you were able to watch the programme and hear Jeremy’s story. I’m in awe of the way God works in our lives, drawing us to Himself. God really has done an incredible work in his life, and I am so struck by the way He preserved Jeremy’s life throughout, so that His purposes in Jeremy’s life could be fulfilled! Praise God! Lots of blessings to you :) xo