Good Friday is really good for those who have come to the foot of the cross of Jesus, in repentance and faith. It is a commemoration for believers of the ultimate and final sacrifice for the sins of the world. Through a cruel and grueling death, Christ gave His life, His body wreathed in pain, so the sick could be healed. He felt abandonment, so the rejected could be accepted. He knew no sin, but became sin, so sinners could be forgiven.
Oh what salvation and love the Lord’s life consummated on Calvary. Oh what forgiveness His raspy voice reiterated. Oh what compassion, His swollen face communicated. Oh what grace, His nail pierced hands activated. Oh what good news, His nail pierced feet initiated. Oh what humility, His crown of thorns demonstrated.
It is Good Friday, because the good news of Jesus Christ’s love and forgiveness has been proclaimed around the world for almost two millennium. Taste and see that the Lord is good. He is good on Friday, but He is great on Resurrection Sunday, because on the first day of the week He rose from the dead. Friday is good beloved, but three days later is better, for He lives! Indeed, some who killed Him instantly recognized Him for who He was, they believed.
Good Friday’s come and Good Friday’s go, but how is it with your soul? Does the cross of Christ move you to emotion are you a grateful and engaged disciples of Jesus? If not, embrace and celebrate the Cross. Ask your heavenly Father to restore the joy of your salvation, or maybe, you are coming to Him for the first time in faith and trust. Surely, this man must be the Son of God who came to save you and the world from their sins.
Make today a meaningful memory of what your master Jesus did for you. Linger long in reflection of the love that flowed down, and mingled with His precious blood. See His hands, see His feet; oh what love that makes your joy complete. You serve a risen Savior, who’s in the world today He walks with you He talks with you He gave His life just for you. Good Friday is good because Jesus is good and His cross is God’s loving gift.
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Pastor Todd A. Brown
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd. Mclean Va. 22101
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd. Mclean Va. 22101
Vision:" Disciples Making a Kingdom Impact"
Mission: Exalting, Evangelizing, Equipping, and Encouraging every soul in Christ
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