We had a good "Good Friday!" We awoke to some snow cover that was gone quickly after the sun came up.The Thursday night Focus Group we attend, "hosted" the Good Friday service at the church. We had a meal, devotional, communion around the tables and some singing. The gym was full and it was a refreshing and sobering reflection on Christ's death on the cross for us.
Like most believers, Resurrection Sunday is a highlight of the year. This year I wanted to have more focus on “crucifixion day.” Personally I have been awed to look at God’s view of my sin in the scriptures. Knowing that a God who really hates sin, has implemented such an awesome plan of salvation that has included me, is breath taking! I have been thinking and thankful that I have been delivered from the wrath of God.
1. I was once an object of God’s wrath until 1962 when I trusted in Christ alone to be my personal Savior. Ephesians 2:3, All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.
2. God’s wrath no longer remains on me since that spring night in 1962. John 3:36, Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him."
3. Jesus' shed blood (on Good Friday) guarantees I have been saved from God’s wrath. Romans 5:9, Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him!
4. Jesus' resurrection (on Easter morning) guarantees my rescue from God’s wrath. 1 Thessalonians 1:10, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead — Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.
1 comment:
That was the best Good Friday service I could have "attended". Your emphasis on "crucifixion day" was so meaningful to me, as I have always felt we needed that before the events of Easter. Thank you for making my holiday....wish I could have been there to reflect with you.
Aunt Laura
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