Perhaps one of the most paradoxical thoughts in all of Christendom is that of how Our Lord’s death and passion on a Roman cross is powerful, glorious and victorious. In our humanness we would think that such a death would be a sign of extreme weakness – the Lord having not said a word in His own defense – and certainly anything but glorious and victorious.
For those of us who have followed Our Lord for many years, this day of the church year is most significant in its glory and victory. We know from our studies and our own personal experiences in life that the cross has brought great glory into our lives and certainly given us victory over sin and death.
When the Lord stretched His hands out that day, He drew all men to Him and the veil in the temple was torn, the Holy of Holies left open, prophecy fulfilled, and the law gave way to the gospel. His cross is the source of every blessing and grace in our lives.
As we celebrate Good Friday in Pueblo, we will be taking a walk through the Stations of the Cross. There are many good meditations to use for this service and I trust that each one of you will either find a service to attend and/or use a meditation of your own in your own space to dwell upon this glorious time in history.
For those of us who have followed Our Lord for many years, this day of the church year is most significant in its glory and victory. We know from our studies and our own personal experiences in life that the cross has brought great glory into our lives and certainly given us victory over sin and death.
When the Lord stretched His hands out that day, He drew all men to Him and the veil in the temple was torn, the Holy of Holies left open, prophecy fulfilled, and the law gave way to the gospel. His cross is the source of every blessing and grace in our lives.
As we celebrate Good Friday in Pueblo, we will be taking a walk through the Stations of the Cross. There are many good meditations to use for this service and I trust that each one of you will either find a service to attend and/or use a meditation of your own in your own space to dwell upon this glorious time in history.
The cross of Christ is a sign not of death but of the good news – the gospel – of life, hope, serenity, and the guarantee of eternal life. Today let us celebrate this means of our salvation. It has been the source of countless blessings; it has shone on us when we were in darkness. It reconciles us with God. How glorious! How victorious!
Read John’s account of the passion (John 18:1-19:42) and experience the depth of this mysterious time.
May God’s richest blessings be upon you and yours during this glorious Easter season.
Read John’s account of the passion (John 18:1-19:42) and experience the depth of this mysterious time.
May God’s richest blessings be upon you and yours during this glorious Easter season.
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