When they had crucified Him, they divided up His clothes by casting lots. Matthew 27:35
The baby was born. It seems we just celebrated His birth a few months ago. He was laid in a borrowed manger. He grew in wisdom and stature. He fulfilled all prophecy that was written about Him.
He performed many miracles. He did only the will of His Father. He never sinned. He cared for the sick. He loved the poor.
He taught the disciples. He baptized many.
But…
He was betrayed. He was arrested. He was given a phony trial. He was mocked.
He was beaten. He was whipped. He was bruised. He was bloodied. He had a crown of thorns placed tightly on His head. He was made to carry His own cross as far as He could. As He walked, blood and sweat dropped into His eyes and mouth.
His hands and feet had spikes driven into them. The bones must have cracked more with each blow. He was spit on. He was stripped naked in front of all. He was placed between two criminals. He was left to die.
He could hardly breathe on the cross. The lack of oxygen caused Him to gasp. He could barely get His words out. The pain was so intense. Soon His earthly life would all be over.
And all He had left, the clothes on His back, were distributed by the casting of lots. They gambled for His last possessions.
It’s Friday…
But Sunday’s coming…
My friend Artie Davis shares this same concept in a powerful video. Check it out HERE.
What are your thoughts about Christ on this Good Friday?
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Ron, why is it called Good Friday when Jesus went thru such brutality on this day?
Terrible for Him…but glorious for us. By His wounds we are healed. That's good.He loves us that much, that He would endure the most horrible day so we could call it good.
My thoughts about Christ on this Good Friday:
— He has ALREADY paid the price.
— The victory is ALREADY achieved in the cross. (The problems in our life can never overwhelm us.)
— Humanity got redemption through the sacrifice of the Son by the Father.
— We can overcome the world through Him since He has has paid for our sins and endured undeserved punishment.
Good thoughts!
AWE-some video! As dark as it must’ve been back then, I wonder what they were all thinking.
I agree. Me too.
Praise God, Sunday’s coming…… what a powerful video! It gave me chills!
Me too