14/04/2017
Good Friday
This weekend, we celebrate the resurrection of
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I’m so
thankful that God sent His Son to earth to pay
the penalty for our sins and open the way for us
to live in eternity with Him.
The scripture says in 2 Corinthians 5:21 that
“God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for
us, so that in Him we might become the
righteousness of God in Christ.” Righteousness is
simply being in right standing with God. We can
never be righteous on our own. We can never
do enough good things to earn God’s
acceptance. But righteousness isn’t about what
we do; it’s about what Jesus did. Over 2000
years ago, He paid the price for our sin and
shame so that we could have access to God’s
throne of grace! He died so that we could live.
He conquered death, hell and the grave so that
we could have everlasting life!
This is why we honor Good Friday. It’s the day
that we remember how Jesus was beaten,
bruised and sacrificed for us. We didn’t deserve
it. We didn’t earn it. We can only receive His
love and eternal life as a gift.
Have you received this free gift of eternal life
with God? He loves you so much. He doesn’t
want you to live in bo***ge to sin, pain, fear or
addictions. He wants you to be free in Him. He
wants to have a close, personal relationship with
you so He can show you His mercy, love and
goodness. He wants to give you His
righteousness!
The Bible says in Romans 10:9-10 that in order
to have this personal relationship with God the
Father, we must believe in our hearts and
confess with our mouths that Jesus was raised
from the dead for us, and we will be saved. It is
the beginning of a wonderful life with Him!
If you’ve never invited Jesus to be your personal
Lord and Savior, I invite you to pray this simple
prayer from your heart: Dear God, I know I’m a
sinner and need a Savior. I believe You sent
Your Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for me to
pay the price for my sins, and that He rose
again. I ask You to come into my life; make me
fresh and new. I receive You as my Lord and
Savior in Jesus’ name, Amen!
Happy Resurrection Weekend!
