Good Friday and Easter is Coming

Today is Good Friday? The Friday immediatley preceding Easter, each year, is called Good Friday. This is the day that we remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. However, if "Good Friday" is the day of the crucifixion, why do we call it "good"? It obvious that what they/we did to Jesus on that day is not good, but the results of his crucifixion, death, and resurrection are more than good! Here is what the Bible says: Romans 5:8, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” First Peter 3:18 tells us, “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit.”

When we see the whole picture of the works of Christ, or hear the entire story of Jesus' life we then understand how we can call today, Good Friday! Did you know that God demonstrated His love toward you by dying for you? The reason Jesus came to suffer death, and to be raised to life was to restore the perfect God with us, imperfect/sinful people. Jesus came to make was was willingfully chosen-sin, to make us part of His chosen, children of God. Take some time today to pause and thank Jesus for the hope and life that we now have in Him! *Don't forget that the Rejoice South campus launches two new services times beginning this Sunday-9:30 am and 11:00 am. -casey