Good Friday - The Lord's Passion ~ by Cathy Woodson

This day, as well as this entire week, is special - Holy Week. With the death of Jesus, we feel sorrow because he died and we feel joy because his death rescued us from sin. We may ask ourselves was there another way for salvation to come to us; but this was God's plan. Jesus was condemned to die and he was put to death by crucifixion, the method used to deter others from following the acts of criminals. Jesus was not a criminal but he was treated like a criminal, but remember, he suffered and died because of our sins.

In our ordinary lives, we celebrate those who give their lives to protect us, to keep us free. But freedom is not free; someone always pays a price. We make this week special because Jesus is our hero. He worked and gave his life for all nations. We honor him now, today, at this Good Friday service.

Jesus reminds us there is no greater love. We are here to say thank you, thank you Jesus. We must ask ourselves how will we show supreme love? What do we need to do to show and practice true love. We too must be prepared to suffer.

Jesus asked forgiveness for those who persecuted him, demonstrating true love for all. He shows us that we must love those who hurt us; hurt is part of human life. Remember, Jesus was betrayed, but he still asked God to forgive those who stood against him.

We must pray, fast and give alms so that we will be able to feel the strength of our faith in God and love with all our hearts, even those who hurt us. AMEN.



~ The Crucifixion
~ Image at Lost Seed