The journey to the cross of Lent culminates in the cross of Christ which is marked today on Good Friday. (Liturgical hounds can save their emails- I know Lent officially ends on Maundy Thursday). You can read about the cross here. Though I have read about it, heard it, preached about it, studied it a thousand times I stand amazed at God's love that pervades the whole episode.
Some thoughts about the cross and Good Friday:
Why call it good? There was not much good about that Friday in many ways. And yet, it was the greatest thing that ever occurred as humanity was reconciled to a holy God and we were saved from our human brokenness and sin both individually and corporately. That is why it is good.
Poor Simon of Cyrene. Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Though maybe it was the right place at the right time as his sons later become followers of Jesus.
This story drips of God's mercy not only to all of humanity but to those who crucified Jesus. "Father forgive them for they know what they do!" Unbelievable!
Look at his treatment: sneered at, insulted, and crucified.
The centurion's faith- makes a complete and truthful confession- "This was the Son of God."
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