Asterix's Expressions

Good Friday

This day is probably the darkest day in the history of mankind, where men crucified their own God, who loved them. Behind the scene, however, the biggest miracle was happening, as the death of Christ on the cross took away the sins of all those who believed in him. Darkness and despair turned into joy and hope. For me, living for Christ gives me a fulfilling purpose in life--the only fulfilling purpose, really--which came at a huge cost, the cross.

Skip Heitzig, a pastor who speaks every morning on the radio program Connection Online, once said that the only man-made mark we will see in heaven will be the marks of crucifixion on Jesus's body. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to feel about that. On one hand, I'm deeply ashamed and saddened that the only permanent mark that we made is only of the gravest sin. On the other hand, this mark reminds me eternally the perfect sacrifice made by our holy, eternal, and gracious God, and that knowledge brings me joy. I suppose that's the paradox of the gospel--a reminder of how ugly we are, and how perfect and loving our God is.

Thinking about the easter weekend, this song came to mind. I first heard it when Living Water sang it, which was beautifully done. I'll end this post with the song lyrics:

And This is Love
And this is love, not that I have first loved you
And this is love, that you have first loved me
And you gave up your life, one perfect sacrifice
And this is love, that you have first loved me

You did not wait for me to make myself a worthy man
You did not wait for me to make a righteous stand
For there was nothing I could do, in sin I had died
But your love conquered death and raised me to your side

And this is love, not that I have first loved you
And this is love that you have first loved me

posted by Asterix @ 9:16 AM