On Good Friday we remembered the great sacrifice of Christ for us. I experienced just a taste of what Jesus went through as I got into character for my role as Jesus at ELC. Jesus set such an example and changed everything as he became not only the judge but the justifier. God himself stepped into our world and on the cross and bore our punishment. The obedience and humility of our God our savior Jesus is unbelievable:
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:5-8 ESV)
God put it heavy on my heart this week of the suffering Jesus willingly gave for us. For it is clear in scripture that Jesus had all power and authority to avoid the cross yet he knew it was necessary and the Fathers will:
Then he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me." And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will." (Matthew 26:38, 39 ESV)
Yet in his power was the authority of heaven:
Jesus said to him, "Friend, do what you came to do."
Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?"
(Matthew 26:50, 53, 54 ESV)
This is the victory promised even beyond Easter. Not only did Jesus overcome death as his father raised him victorious over sin and death but also:
Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
(Philippians 2:9-11 ESV)
In the end at the judgement then no one will be able to reject the truth of Jesus. We will all know in heaven and hell who Jesus is and the fullness of his love and sacrifice for us! That is my eternal hope in Jesus being victorious that he would be known!
For I devoted my career to proclaim Jesus Christ crucified. And that is his call for us to proclaim and make disciples of all nations! And this he work that he started and now extends group hour the world he will finish and will be recognized and glorified where on Good Friday he was belittled and humiliated.
All glory to you Lord!
Amen
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