This message explores how the cross is central to God’s plan, bridging forgiveness of sin and the release of Jesus’ resurrection life. The cross invites believers to yield their self-reliant approach, trusting the Holy Spirit to guide them daily. Natural abilities and talents, although divinely bestowed, can overshadow reliance on God’s power if elevated above His purpose. A life of surrender shows Christ’s humility, as the believer learns to live from God’s source. By always embracing Jesus’ model of dependence on the Father, we experience freedom, fruitfulness, and joy. The cross, therefore, is both an event and an ongoing principle.