How can I be sad on Good Friday when
I know why He died for us? How can I be sad for the things He went through, when
I know the end result is victorious?
The comic describe pretty well what
people in general feel when Good Friday is near. We start to mourn and feel
sorry for Jesus and for what He had to go through. I don’t think there’s one
bit of regret, bitterness, sadness, anger or hurt in Him for doing what He did. Should
we have any of those feelings in us when He doesn’t?
Of course it’s a good reminder of
what Jesus did for us but I think it’s the time for a big celebration. We should
remember His sacrifice and gift throughout the year. Even more, we should
celebrate it throughout the year but we’re human, it’s unnatural to be happy
and cheerful and on top of things the WHOLE time. Am I wrong? :P
God is on top and we should be on
top with Him. Usually we want to be on top and that is never a good thing and we find ourselves on top of another mountain God didn't give us to conquer. Then we have to come down from that mountain and start climbing the mountain God had picked out for us. Anyways.
We often ask for His forgiveness for
all the sin we’ve done. Which is a good thing. But how often do we remember to
thank for the forgiveness and Grace we have received already? Do we believe in
the freedom we received through Christ’s death?
We need to say it out and believe in
it even if we don’t. Little by little we actually will. God will help us on the
way.
Oh, Jesus, thank you so much for dying for me. I’m sorry for all the
things I’ve done that are not bringing Glory to Your Name. I accept and receive
Your Forgiveness and Grace and dwell in it. There’s no greater joy than in You!
I love you!
“Shout it out and lift
up one voice in worship
Sing it out until all the earth can hear it
Jesus is alive and He saves, He rescues and saves!”
Sing it out until all the earth can hear it
Jesus is alive and He saves, He rescues and saves!”
Listen and sing along:
