Today is “Good Friday” and I’m so thankful to know Jesus as my Lord and Savior. The horror of what Jesus endured for us is so beyond my comprehension.
Here is a little bit of the account after the horrific crucifixion. “At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. At about three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” Some of the bystanders misunderstood and thought he was calling for the prophet Elijah. One of them ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, holding it up to him on a reed stick so he could drink. But the rest said, “Wait! Let’s see whether Elijah comes to save him.” Then Jesus shouted out again, and he released his spirit. At that moment the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart, and tombs opened. The bodies of many godly men and women who had died were raised from the dead. They left the cemetery after Jesus’ resurrection, went into the holy city of Jerusalem, and appeared to many people. The Roman officer and the other soldiers at the crucifixion were terrified by the earthquake and all that had happened. They said, “This man truly was the Son of God!””
Matthew 27:45-54 (NLT) and another, “When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30 (NLT)
On this “Good Friday” (I always have wondered why they named it Good Friday with the torture that Jesus endured for us and His death.) Let’s allow this to sink in. He who knew no sin, took our place on that cross. Jesus was the perfect sacrificial lamb . He sacrificed His life on the cross so that we could live when we accept Him as Savior, ask Him into our hearts , confessing our sins and need of His grace. The highest price He paid and the death He died, so we could live.
It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming.
Jesus is now seated at the right hand of The Father. Check our Hebrews 4:14-16,“So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.”(NLT)
Do you know Jesus as Lord and Savior?He loves you so much He died on the cross for you. It’s Friday but Sunday’s coming. Not only that but He conquered the grave. He rose again on the third day.
Salvation doesn’t depend on a certain location. Where ever you are right now, you can confess your sins to Jesus and ask Him to forgive you. Ask Jesus into your heart today to change your life around for His glory. Romans 10:9-10 says, “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.” (NLT)
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