HANG ON, SUNDAY’S COMING!
Good Friday was a day of despair for Jesus’ followers. Conversely, we are blessed to know that Friday is not the end, but a new beginning for God’s creation. Jesus allowed His death to rescue us from our sin. All we have to do is believe.
This Good Friday reflect on the sin of human
Additionally, don’t get caught up in the controversy of what day of the week Jesus died or other semantic issues. What’s important is that Jesus died and rose, and believers will spend eternity with Him.
SUGGESTIONS FOR GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP
To the best of our knowledge darkness came over the land around noon and Jesus died about 3:00 on Good Friday. During these hours
Perhaps be silent between 12 and 3 or at some other point during the day.
Begin a fast on Good Friday and break it on Resurrection Sunday!
Between 9:00 and 3:00 spend at least five minutes at the beginning of each of these hours in prayer thanking Jesus for the sacrifice He made for all of us.
While Good Friday is a sad day and we must acknowledge the part we play in this travesty; we must also prepare our hearts for a joyful Sunday morning. Too many of us treat Easter as day to eat out, cook a big meal, and gather with family and friends. We forget that this day celebrates the most significant event in the history of humanity.
Know in your heart and mind that this Somber Friday leads to a Joyful Sunday.
So uplifting. Patrice you have such a talent for sharing and writing. Happy Easter to you, Todd and family. Miss you so much. Hope you can come visit me this summer, but know you have family responsibilities also. Love you. Aunt Susanne