04/03/2026
“23 when he was insulted, he did not insult in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten but entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree; so that, having died to sins, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were like sheep going astray, but you have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”
— 1 Peter 2:23–25
Good Friday is the day we remember that Jesus did not retaliate, did not defend Himself, and did not turn away from suffering. Instead, He entrusted Himself fully to the Father and willingly bore our sins on the cross.
This is the wonder of the Gospel: the spotless Lamb of God took our place so that we could die to sin and live for righteousness. By His wounds, we are healed. By His mercy, we are forgiven. By His sacrifice, we who were once wandering have been brought home to the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls.
May we never move on from this. May we never lose our awe. May we never get over the cross, the kindness of Jesus, and the love that held Him there for us.
THANK YOU, JESUS! 🙌🥹❤️