This is a powerful writing for Good Friday shared by Pastor Matt Leroy…
Good Friday
William Faulkner once wrote, “The salvation of the world is in man’s suffering.” Well, he was almost right. It is in one man’s suffering.
The cross of Jesus is the pivot point of salvation. And as it comes into view, he does not shrink back. He sets his face toward the cross and walks with resolve to his death and your life.
Our liberation comes to us through the triumphant suffering of Christ. As the pioneer drags his cross down the way of sorrows, he carves a path of victory. Each step he stumbles toward death is a strike at sin and shame. Each drop of blood parts a Red Sea.
I often grapple with the question, “If God is love, why would He allow suffering?” That is a fair question. Worthy of the wrestle. But on Good Friday there’s another that brings a deeper mystery. “If God is not love, why would He suffer for us?”
The words “Love your enemies” sound radical enough from a Teacher on a hillside. But seeing them embodied by God on a cross? That’s revolutionary.
A grateful debtor.
Pastor Kerry Willis
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