The Purpose | Good Friday
The Journey To Resurrection, Part 5
On Jesus’ journey to resurrection, one of his final stops was his crucifixion. While it wasn’t his final destination, it was the most important moment his time on earth was leading up to. We cannot be confronted with his sacrifice and do nothing because love always goes the next step. When we truly understand his love and his sacrifice, then and only then, will we truly begin to change.
“When we truly understand his love and his sacrifice, then and only then, will we truly begin to change. ”
Scripture:
Mark 14:32-42
They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.”
Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”
Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Once more he went away and prayed the same thing. When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say to him.
Returning the third time, he said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!”
Highlights:
An understanding of Jesus' sacrifice should melt us.
An understanding of Jesus' sacrifice should mold us.
Jesus is in solidarity with those who groan in misery.
True repentance is more than just apologizing. It's a change of mind and heart that results in turning away from our sin and looking towards God.
We cannot be confronted with Jesus' sacrifice and do nothing. Love always goes the next step.
When we truly understand Jesus' sacrifice, then and only then, will we truly begin to change.
