What happened on Good Friday?
Almost, there is no one alive today has not heard the story of Jesus, the crucifixion and burial, and of course, His resurrection! Many believe it, many do not. Jesus was a historical figure, that, no one will deny. What many deny is that His life made any real difference. I believe the only way you can know the answer to that question is if Jesus has become “real” in your heart, then, and only then, does this incredible story make sense.
For just as minute let me speak to those that do not believe, assuming any of those folks ever come here. How can I “know” He is real, that He truly is the Son of God, and that His ministry, life and death and resurrection here has made a difference in my life? If we don’t know anything else we know who we are. We know what we have done, how we feel, and who we’ve hurt. We know all the secrets! I know that I was undeserving of forgiveness, I know I was too ashamed to ask for it. I knew coming face to face with a man that knew everything about me was terrifyting! I also know that at the spiritual moment that I met Him,I was overcome with the power of His love, His grace, and His foregiveness. The moment I fell on my knees before Him, I knew He had wiped the slate clean, and had given me a new chance.
I now know what it is like to walk with Him, to take my fresh mistakes, sins, and stumbles to Him and receive forgiveness yet again. I know I can’t live without Him, that I don’t want to live without Him. I now know the cost of my freedom and forgiveness.
When you watch the specials this Easter weekend and when He is nailed to the cross, remember He did that for you, He would have suffered that if you were the only human alive, He did for all of us, and for you as an individual!!!
How do I know He is real? Because He forever changed my life!!!
Accept His sacrifce for you, and be blessed,
the pilgrim
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Thanks as always my friend. Recently I heard a lesson that impacted me on a deep level. The line or thought that really hit home was “none of are exceptions!” So many times I have felt yeah, God forgives Bill Fortney, but I’m an exception. I believe that many who have yet to submit and accept His Grace and forgiveness say the same thing. Folks there are not any exceptions and by definition that includes you!
Love you and your passion to share on every level.
Jim Erickson
The defining miracle of His love is that no one is an exception to His love and forgiveness! How wonderful it is to not be on the outside, longing to come in but prevented from sharing His Grace and Blessings! “Knock andthedoor will be opened”. 24/7
Jesus is everything!
Yes He is!
Interesting historical fact from National Geographic about the term “Good” in “Good Friday:”
The ‘good’ in Good Friday is thought to have originated from the a ‘pious’ good, a canonical good that was a respect of the day that Jesus Christ was nailed to the cross.
I write this only because to some it can seem odd to describe the day when Jesus was crucified as “good.”
If it were up to me it would be great Friday, so much was done on that day, and the days to follow!
There’s a song by Carmen called “Sunday’s on the Way”…about the demons celebrating on Friday but of course Sunday’s on the way…really great song. I think Take 6 also did this song.
I’ve also heard a sermon on this same theme…about how things looked bad on Friday, but Sunday was on the way…
And yes, you are correct…the great work started on Friday..even though it looked bleak…
Happy Easter!
Yes, He is Risen!!!!!!
Happy Easter! He is risen!
Me, I am dragging. Easter Vigil last night and reading at Mass this morning. Somehow Easter Vigil was not as well attended as in years past. It night have had something to do with a basketball game that God obviously wanted me to miss!
Yes.