Interestingly, the Bible reading plan I authored, “Necessary Food,” has the “passion narrative” of Jesus as one of the passages those that follow it read over Holy Week (in fact the crucifixion and resurrection are read “Good Friday through Easter Sunday)! It doesn’t often happen that way, but it did this year.
As I read the story of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus today (Matthew 27) I was deeply moved and reminded of what Jesus went through on our behalf!! In fact, I was AMAZED as I recalled these verses of Scripture:
“Jesus, who FOR THE JOY THAT WAS SET BEFORE HIM, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God! CONSIDER HIM who endured from sinners such hostility against Himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.” (From Hebrews 12:2-4 ESV)
Wow! What a “Good Friday” message and focus for reflection!!!
Coffee With The Lord 