We've been talking and praying about those with a terminal illness this week; how difficult it is knowing that death is near for both the person and his/her family and friends. But, we're also able to focus on the hope of eternal life because Jesus gave His life that we may live.
Can you imagine being 33 years old and knowing the hour that you will begin a horrible night of torture and ultimately be crucified by the very people you came to save? Can you imagine the pain and suffering? Can you imagine His mother, Mary, watching all of this, praying that He be spared but knowing that being crucified was the reason He was born to her?
He went a little farther and fell on His face,
and prayed, saying,
“O My Father, if it is possible,
let this cup pass from Me;
nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”
Matthew 26:39 NKJV
And then, can you imagine His love for all of us?
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them,
for they do not know what they do.”
And they divided His garments and cast lots.
Luke 23:34 NKJV
On this Good Friday, join me in a prayer of thankfulness for what Jesus has done; that we can have hope and peace in knowing that our sins are forgiven and that this world is only a means of getting to our forever life with Him.
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Let's pray for someone we know who is facing a potentially terminal illness. I'll post daily reminders on:
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