Slow Down

I posted this last year on Good Friday and felt its just too good not to post again.

“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.


Happy Easter!