GOOD FRIDAY

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!”

Listen and sing along:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUuVsuxBoqc&feature=relmfu