Dear Friends,
When I woke up this morning, tears flooded my face. The pain is worst in the morning. I could hardly bear the pain of missing my son.
I sat on the edge of the bed, witnessing a new day –
The sky is blue.
The sun is shining bright.
It’s Friday.
Good Friday.
With tears in my eyes, I thought of what my Savior, Jesus Christ, went through for me, for my broken self. The horrible beatings he took – for me.
The horrible death he experienced – for me.
Then, I thought of a blog I wrote years ago….on Good Friday.
I pulled it up and read it, and it gave me hope.
So, I share an excerpt here with you, my friends with broken lives – be blessed.
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Friday.
Yes, Friday.
I thought about this story:
Years ago, a Baptist preacher in the inner city of Philadelphia gave an unforgettable sermon on Easter.
He said, "Mary, Jesus' mother is crying her eyes out. That's her son up on that cross. He's dying an agonizing death as a criminal."
“It's only Friday...... But, Sunday's a comin'!"
The Apostles are down and depressed. Jesus, their leader is being killed by evil men.
It's only Friday.....
But, Sunday's a comin'!
Mary Magdalene is out of her mind with grief. Jesus saved her life and set her free and now He's being killed.
It's only Friday.....
But Sunday's a comin'!
The Devil thought he won....'You thought you'd outwit me, but I've got you now.'
It's only Friday......
But Sunday's a comin'!
It's Friday. Evil has triumphed over over good.
Jesus is up there on the cross. The world is turned upside down.
This shouldn't be happening.
It's only Friday.
Yes, it's only Friday....
But....
Sunday's a comin'!
Yes, it's Friday.
We've experienced tremendous loss in our lives.
Our worlds have been turned upside down.
Yes, this is Friday, a dark, difficult day….
But, friends, Sunday's a comin'!
God said so.
Jesus confirmed it.
The Holy Spirit is here to be our comfort and strength.
Sunday's a comin.
We can count on it.
He is our blessed hope.
He will carry us through the storm, the darkness and
bring us through.
He brought Life to Sunday.
He was victorious over Friday.
Yes, it's Friday.
But,
Sunday’s comin’!
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On this Good Friday, as we remember what Christ did for us - the excruciating beatings, and death on the cross, may we remember that he did it all for us. He died - but he also rose and overcame death and the grave! We may be heartbroken today, but Sunday's a coming, and we will see our Lord face to face - and we will see our loved ones who are waiting for us in heaven. THAT IS OUR KNOWING HOPE. Yes, Sunday's coming!
