
Good morning! βοΈπ It's Good Friday. To be honest, i shed lots of tears reading this day's reflection verses. Matthew 27:1-61. I can't help not to get affected by reading how Jesus got betrayed, ridiculed, mocked, laughed at, spitted on, crowned with thorns, pierced, carried a heavy cross, nailed and crucified at the cross until He reached His death. When Jesus said in verse 46: My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? I believe it is a cry not of doubt or disbelief, but is a cry of physical pain, as Jesus was separated from God for our reconciliation. He experience an immense pain upon being hung on the cross and suffered for hours. It's also a cry of spiritual anguish, as Jesus received the wrath of God the Father for our sin. Yet, Jesus willingly obey His Father. and the Father, willingly let His One and Only Son, to experience that pain, the anguish, just for us, the true sinners, to be save and be invited in God's presence. Now each time we look at the cross, may we never forget, but be continuously transformed of the great love of God the Father and Christ Jesus to bring us salvation. π
God bless you, always.