How is it that we remember Jesus’ death on a cross as Good Friday? Many children ask this question every year. I remember wondering about it as well.

Jesus was betrayed by one of his twelve closest friends, and the rest of them deserted him when he was arrested. He was crucified because the chief priests were jealous of him.

He was ridiculed and spit upon, and whipped with spiked straps designed to rip his skin open. Everything about the crucifixion was designed to be the most cruel form of death the Roman world could think of. Yet we dare call it good.

When they tried to take his life he gave it freely, he did not resist.

Jesus took their attempt to end his life and turned it into a sacrifice that gives us eternal life.

What men did in hate, Jesus returned with the greatest love and forgiveness man has ever known.

Listen to Sandi Patty’s Via Doloroso.

Dare to consider the cost Christ paid for our salvation, but remember – It’s Friday, but Sunday’s coming. (powerful video – not for the squeamish)

Sunday is coming, and Jesus loved us too much to stay dead!

The Creation by Janice D. Green