We are preparing a reenactment of the Matthew account of “Good Friday” – interesting name for such a dark day. We have read those verses from Matthew over and over in preparing for this special commemoration of those events. As I read them, it occurred to me that so much is still the same:
- Jesus’ offering of His body and blood for the sins of the world is still valid
- Jesus still agonizes over lost people
- There are still disciples who deny Him when times get tough
- Both religious leaders and secular leaders still try to crucify Him
- There are those who mock Him
- Many despise what He stands for
- Followers often fall asleep when they should be watching and praying
- Satan is still defeated
- Jesus still forgives
We celebrate because of what was accomplished and because the story doesn’t end on Friday. We celebrate because Sunday is coming when we get the rest of the story.
