The God of the Cross

We must allow Jesus and his cross to redefine our notions of God. God is not some impersonal, ultimate Absolute. He is not a deistic god who looks on the world he has made with indifference. He is not a god who must be placated through religious duties. Nor is he a lenient god who indulgently overlooks our rebellion and the suffering it causes. He is the God of the cross. He is the God who offered himself in love to reconcile himself to us.

Tim Chester
Also: The wisdom of God is hidden in the folly of the cross. The glory of God is hidden in the shame of the cross. The power of God is hidden in the weakness of the cross.

Folly, Shame, Weakness... Wisdom, Glory, Power