By Chuck Griffin
In terms of a devotional, you don’t need much from me today. It is Good Friday, and you have the ultimate action story before you.
As Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane shortly before his arrest, he sought relief from the terrible work ahead. But he heard clearly from Father God: It has to be done. Today calls for a simple response from Christians. Give thanks for the work that has been done, the work recorded here:
At the cross, Christ gathers us in his arms, yanking us from death’s tight grip and delivering us to eternal life. As you pray, try to come alongside Jesus as he walks to the cross. As he hangs on the cross, some ultimately run and some stay for the burial, but remain with him for as long as you can.
And remember, good action has good consequences. That’s a story for Sunday, though.
Lord, may the truth of the crucifixion be very real for us this day. Amen.
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