Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (NIV)
This is the Good News! This is why this terrible death is celebrated as Good.
I don't have today off from work, but these are things worth thinking on today.
"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34) -compassion "Amen I say to thee, this day you will be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:43) -hope "Woman, behold your son...Behold your mother." (John 19:26-27) -family "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matt. 27:46) -spiritual suffering "I thirst." (John 19:28) -physical suffering "It is finished." (John 19:30) -victory "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit." (Luke 23:46) -control
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