Why is Good Friday “good”?

…He said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. JOHN 19:30

“God with us” became “God for us” by giving up His life to rescue us so that we could know Him personally.

That’s what makes Good Friday “good.”

Before you prepare to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, take time to reflect on His crucifixion with this prayer. Jesus, I grieve that the torture and sorrow You endured on the cross were necessary to save humanity. You didn’t want us enslaved to fear, anxiety, or sin—so You sacrificed Yourself so that Love could win. It’s Love that hung upon the cross and gave up everything to rescue us. “It is finished” was a cry of victory, because You defeated everything that held us in captivity. Because of Your sacrifice, I can experience intimacy with You forever. Thank You! Show me how to share Your love today and every day. Use me to reach the world You died to redeem. Amen. From YouVersion Bible app.  I'm using the Bible App by YouVersion.com. Download it now for your mobile device. https://j794q.app.goo.gl/bcRSUVen8wuFbqTB9 Add Me on the Bible App.