INSPIRASUNS

Today is the second day of the Triduum, Good Friday. The day that Jesus fulfilled the scripture, having completed all that he was asked to do.

Last year in this little blog I shared my thoughts about Good Friday, this most solemn day. I reshare that blog here as I truly don’t believe there is anything more I can say.

Today is the most solemn day of the year. The day when one man gave His life for the world. Father sacrificed His only Son, sent from Heaven, given to us, to literally die for us. The depth of love that is shown in this act is beyond anything our minds and hearts can even imagine.

Yet through everything that Jesus went through, some of His final words were, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Just think for a moment, Jesus was spat upon, mocked, beaten, flogged, (if you are not sure what this means specifically, well, I’ll just say it’s brutal), they pushed a crown of thorns onto His head, dragged Him, and then after all of that, they literally nailed Him to a cross to die. I know I am being graphic, but on this day, every day, we need to remember this incredible sacrifice. And, remember His words, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

Friends, whether you go to church on Good Friday or not, I encourage you to remember the events of this day. At noon wherever you are, stop and say a prayer, this is the time Jesus was nailed to the cross. Then again at 3:00 p.m. wherever you are, please stop and say a prayer. This is when Jesus breathed his last.

Jesus gave His life for us. From the moment He was born, He knew how it would go. He was sent here for one mission and it was fulfilled perfectly. May we never take for granted the gift that He gave. Today, and every day may we remember His life, and His gift of life, life everlasting.

Thank you Jesus for giving your life for me.

Luke 23:34
And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”. And they cast lots to divide his garments.