It’s Good Friday. I remember as a child, I’d always wonder why we called the day Jesus died such a terrible death “good.”
It’s true that it’s a day of grief. One of mourning, of remembering what all the evil in the world (including my sin) made necessary. But it is the events of this day some 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem that made way for the incomparable, magnificent resurrection that gives us Life.
As we go about this Good Friday, I want to encourage you to make time to remember what happened on this day. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Dedicate an hour of your day to silence. Have the whole family join in.
Start the hour by reading Matthew 26:47-27:66 (or one of the other crucifixion accounts) alone or together as a family.
Ask family members to find separate spots to sit and pray or reflect on the passage.
Play some music that reminds you of the price that’s been paid. Here are some ideas.
Can’t find an hour? Spend 5 minutes. Listen to commemorative music as you work or drive. Share Good Friday reflections at lunch or dinner.
There are signs of Easter coming all around us. But don’t skip this day. Pause to honor the greatest Sacrifice. The one that made all of our joy and hope, our grace and peace possible. It’s a story worth telling. And a story worth remembering.
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