Friday, April 14, 2017

Good Friday: Jesus’ Love sets us free, if we want it

Morning: Psalm 22; Genesis 22:1-14; I Peter 1:10-20; John 13:36-38
Evening: Psalms 40:1-14; 54; John 19:38-42
“I will lay down my life for you,” Peter promised Jesus. But Jesus laid down his life instead … for Peter, and for us. What does this “for” mean? Peter’s letter says Jesus’ blood ransoms us.  That’s because we are hostages to our obstinacy, pride, violence, and greed ... the list is long. Jesus’ Love helps us realize just how trapped we are. And the ransom is paid by God, not to God … Jesus died for Love’s sake. Love is the only thing powerful enough to break the stubborn chains that hold us captive.

Graham
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