Good Friday

Good Friday is the day observed by many Christians as the day that Jesus was crucified at Golgotha. The day is also known as Black Friday, Holy Friday and even Great Friday.

Irregardless of what we call it, let's look at it for what it was and still is...it was Jesus' ultimate sacrifice for us.

As Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane he was very much aware of what was getting ready to transpire. He did not run or hide, but stayed and accepted the will of His Father in order to fulfill scripture and glorify God's name.

These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

John 17:1

Jesus died because He was the only one who could pay for our sins. God sent His one and only Son to die for us. He sacrificed the perfect Lamb to wipe away our transgressions so that, upon death, we might have an opportunity to enter into His Kingdom.

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Romans 3:23

God did this out of love for us...and even as Jesus hung dying on the cross he prayed for His executioners...

Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.

Luke 23:34


Final thoughts -

Good Friday stands as an important to reminder of Christ's sacrifice. His crucifixion should be something that we reflect upon regularly - not just one day out of the year.

Pray with me and let us give thanks to our Lord for His sacrifice -

Oh Lord, we thank you for the great sacrifice that you made to cleanse our sins. Let us keep mindful of Your holy word and act in a manner that pleases and glorifies Your name.

May we always be reminded to repent of our sins daily, and to love one another as You have loved us.

In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

God bless you. And this is for His glory.