Good Friday seems a misnomer for the day that Jesus was crucified. Doesn’t seem so good to me. But the title refers to an older usage of the word good, which also meant holy. Holy Friday does sound more appropriate.
Yet this day is also good. Jesus established a a clear path to the Lord. Today is good for you and me, and this day was especially good for one young man—a thief dying next to Jesus.
Grasping who hung one cross over, the man turned and said, Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus replied, Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.
Jesus ushered this most undeserving man into his kingdom, one who did nothing but appeal to Jesus right before he died. But why did Jesus come into this world? To seek and to save the lost. He rescued one more on his way out.
As we celebrate Easter week, let’s remember that we are all thieves on a cross, and that’s why this day is good.
Luke 23:39-43
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