“On this Good Friday, take time for prayer and meditation.
Can you imagine the leather strips of the scourge tearing into His back? That flogging was meant for us.
Can you hear the mocking of the Roman soldiers as their angry fists pounded Jesus’ face? That beating was meant for us.
Can you feel the unbelievable pain that Jesus must have felt as the large, iron nails were pounded into His hands and feet? Those were meant for us.
Can you feel the shame and humiliation Christ felt hanging naked on that cross? It was the shame and humiliation of our sins.
And, especially, imagine Christ’s utter and total anguish as he was separated from the Father in his hour of need. It was our separation from God that Christ experienced.
It is painful to ponder. But to do so is to approach the throne of grace and be immersed in the incredible love and mercy God has shown all who humbly approach Him in genuine faith. And the glorious celebration of Easter will be that much sweeter when we meditate on his supreme sacrifice.”
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Heb. 12:2 NIV)
I encourage each of us this weekend to walk a little slower, think a little deeper and talk a little less.
Thoughts from B. Kellogg at Focus on the Family.
10 comments:
Beautiful...just beautiful!! Thank you, again, for sharing such powerful faith lessons this week.
Blessings!!
:-) Susan
You captured this so well and just reading it helps us embrace it. Thanks for starting off Good Friday by focusing on what it's really about and helping us to do the same. Powerful in an understandment!!
"I encourage each of us this weekend to walk a little slower, think a little deeper and talk a little less."
Yup.
Thanks for sharing. This is a wonderful post. I agree.
Wonderful post!
Have a blessed Easter!
Oh, wow. This hits close to home. We are redeemed sinners, saved by His grace and mercy.
Great post.
Meditate...it's hard to do in our busy world, but so necessary. There is much to take in.
Happy Easter. great post with a needed message.
As I read the story out of the Bible tonight to my kids I couldn't help but feel the burden...the sacrifice for me...wow...once again it puts everything into perspective.
Beautiful message! Wishing you and your family a blessed Easter.
Kelli
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