Well everyone this week is Holy week with Good Friday coming tomorrow. This day is always one that always gets me and something I wanted to address today. I hope this blog will give you some items to think about while you are at church this weekend.
Have you ever thought about you being a part of that nail that was hammered into Jesus' hand? Now let's take a step back and think about times that we have gotten hurt. Have you ever put something through your hand? A staple, a nail, or maybe you just got a paper cut. You know how much that hurt and it is nothing compared to what Jesus took on that cross. That nail went into his wrist. Do you know how many tendons, bones, and nerves are located there? I am not a medical person and will not try to be but there are a lot. Now this nail was not just an ordinary nail but one that carried an even heavier weight. This nail was made of fibers that is each one of our sins. Have you ever taken a second to think that the nail that held Jesus up to the cross was because of you? That nail wasn't only each and every one of our sins but also pounded in by our mistakes and issues.
Now think about going through that pain and knowing you can stop it but you don't. You know you have to take this to save others so you continue to suffer. You know your mission and you don't move. This would be like having a hot stove and putting your hand on it. Your nerves and your mind is telling you to move your hand immediately but you can't. If you take that hand off others could be hurt. Of course this is a hypothetical situation but something I don't think any of us could handle. Jesus put his hand on that stove and didn't move but took the suffering.
Now think about his Father. Parents out there say all the time when a tragedy happens I wish I could of taken their place. You never want something bad to happen to any young kid but especially your own kid. God had to feel this way to but he knew the mission. He knew what had to take place and that is why He sent His son because only He could accomplish the mission.
The day of Good Friday is one that moves a lot of people but sometimes it only happens for the hour you are at church or only for that day. This should not be a one day thing but an everyday experience.
Jesus is down fighting the devil and defeating him for us. We all watch the great movies like Captain America, or the Avengers and watch the crazy fight scene. This fight scene would make that look like a slap fight. This fight was one that changed eternity.
I hope this post gets you thinking and has you take a deeper look at your choices and the true meaning of Good Friday. It can be a hard pill to swallow but something that is necessary. Now I will not leave you on that note because this Sunday the Victory is won. God is NOT Dead. He is alive and is in your corner as you fight that fight everyday. He gives you the hydration (bible, church) and tips (Christian community) that you need to live for God. This isn't something you will accomplish yourself but with his help. The Devil has been defeated.
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