Today friends failed
Today the government collapsed under pressure
Today a mother watched her son suffer
Today a student betrayed his teacher
Today a best friend lied
Today God's people denied the Messiah
Today a friend, a son, a teacher, a healer, a man named Jesus died
And we call it Good Friday
There is a hopelessness and void that comes with death
He was man,
But He was not only man
He was perfect
He was Savior
And His death was Satisfying
It was Good
Because He chose to endue it
He chose to give
He chose to save
And He spoke a promise
...I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. - John 16:22
Today a payment was made fulfilling the penalty for sin
All sin
Today we remember how His good satisfies our deficiency
Today we claim a joy that can not be taken away
Today a thief was saved
Today a friend was forgiven
Today a Savior died
Because we needed saving
Today friends still fail
The government remains impaired
Mothers still watch their sons suffer
Students disregard instruction
Best friends hurt each other
And God's people are imperfect
But
Today we have hope
Amidst our failures,
Today we have redemption
In our pain and circumstances,
Today we have truth
When encompassed by emotions,
And we have joy
Because He is our Savior
2 comments:
Jamie, I really enjoyed your take on this week's word. We had similar thoughts on "Good" Friday.:) Stopping by from FMF,
Jen @ Being Confident of This
Jamie what a beautiful post, packed with timeless truths. Our world disappoints, leaves us empty at times. But God is GOOD. Jesus' gift, His sacrifice, reminds us how good He is.
I loved your hope-filled post.
Visiting from FMF.
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