Tomorrow is Good Friday. Tomorrow is the day we pause to remember that Jesus Christ died, in our place, that the penalty for our sin would be paid. How would you “pay” for your sin if you had to? Would you have enough money, enough pennance, enough time? What is the currency for resisting God’s will? How could you satisfy a Holy God?
Tomorrow we remember that you don’t need to pay for your sin. The payment is made in the death of Jesus. The sin of the world, says the Bible, was laid on Him.
Imagine what the sin of the world looks like?
Someone once told me that Hell will be Hell simply by who will be there. The Who’s Who of evil residing in one place. Every sinister character, the most despised people of history, those whose minds conceived the most horrific deeds, living in one place.
And to escape that – simply asking God to accept the sacrafice of Jesus in your place. Simply asking God to forgive you because of the penalty Jesus paid.
” 28 Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. 30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” – John 19:28-30
And then comes Easter Sunday morning – the resurrection – the awakening of The King of Kings! Hallelujah, what a Saviour! Jesus has proven His power over sin and death. Forgiveness comes wrapped in white with a bow of joy around it. Healing for the heart sweeps over those who will believe, those who will accept the greatest gift of all – the gift of a clean slate and a new beginning. The Bible calls us “new creations” when we accept Jesus.
” 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.” – John 20:19,20
This Easter I am reminded again that the greatest contrast of all was on that weekend so long ago – Friday was filled with darkness, defeat, disappointment…but Sunday began with joy, hope and peace.
Hybrid Thoughts 