Friday, March 25, 2016

Jesus - A Celebration of Life

GOOD FRIDAY

Today, we stop and remember the one who was taken, blessed (not broken), and given for us.  It is a day to morn, grieve and remember Jesus.  Last night I participated in a Seder.  The imagery and flavors were a powerful reminder of the Messiah.  The Passover meal pointed us to Jesus.  The Lamb who was taken, blessed and given for us.  The Bread was taken, blessed and given to us.   The Cup was raised (4 times) to remember the one who was taken, blessed and given to us.

I HAVE COME THAT YOU MAY HAVE LIFE....

Jesus came so that you and I could have life and have it more abundantly.  Today, as we observe Good Friday we mourn the taking of Jesus life.  We grieve that our Lord and Savior, chosen and appointed by the Father, was given as an offering on our behalf - my behalf.  He gave Himself freely so that I could have life - so we could have life - and be restored and reconciled to God.

REMEMBER ME

This Good Friday we mourn and grieve.  But we also remember Jesus.  We remember His life.  Take a moment and remember - celebrating the life of Jesus as it was presented to us in the four Gospel.  What are you celebrating as you stop, pause, and reflect this beautiful life which was put on display for us?


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