good friday

I spent much time today 

meditating 

about what Jesus did for us 

over 2000 years ago.

I concentrated on Matthew 27.

Jesus suffered greatly on our behalf.

He was a man.

He felt everything we would have felt

 in the days and hours 

leading up to His crucifixion.

He bore the pain of our sin 

without murmuring and complaining.

What He accomplished on the cross that day

forever changed the course of history.

I've thought a lot about the people

 who were keeping a vigil 

by the cross.

What about those 3 hours of darkness

from noon until three pm?

There was an earthquake,

the rocks split open.

Saints even rose from their graves 

and walked into the city.

How traumatic, and scary, and sad 

that Friday so long ago 

must have been.

I believe many hearts were changed that day.

I believe many said 

with the centurion who was guarding Jesus.....

"Truly this was the Son of God."

Matthew 27:54b

What do you say about Jesus this Good Friday?

He died for you too!