02/04/2026
Good Friday is good because of its implications, what it means for us. It wasn’t so good for Jesus. He was tortured and murdered. But He allowed it, this horrendous treatment, because of His love for us and His need to follow the will of God the Father. Who was also motivated by His love for us. Romans 5:8 says, “God demonstrated His love for us in that while we were still sinning, Christ died for us.” For six hours, from 9am - 3pm on a Friday, love was exalted on the cross for all the world to see.
All four gospels give an account of the events of this day and between them, we read of seven statements Jesus made from the cross, each with great significance. As you reflect upon the death of Christ today, consider what He said and remember, Sunday is coming! The resurrection overshadows the cross because from death came life.
Pause at some point today and reflect upon the cross of Christ. Gospel accounts: Matt 27:11-54, Mark 15:1-39, Luke 23, John 19