Good Friday

In my younger days I truly did not understand why the Friday before Easter Sunday was titled "Good." The tragedy and horror of Christ's death seemed so evil.


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Jerusalem Gazette A.D. 33

Obituary

Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, the place of the skull. Betrayed by the apostle, Judas, Jesus was crucified by the Romans, by order of the Ruler Pontius Pilate.

The causes of death were crucifixion, extreme exhaustion, severe torture and loss of blood.

Jesus Christ, a descendant of Abraham, was a member of the house of David. He was the Son of the late Joseph, a carpenter of Nazareth, and Mary, His devoted Mother. Jesus was born in a stable in the city of Bethlehem, Judea. He is survived by His mother, Mary, His faithful Apostles, numerous disciples and many other followers.

Jesus was self-educated and spent most of his adult life working as a Teacher. Jesus also occasionally worked as a Medical Doctor and it is reported that he healed many patients. Up until the time of His death, Jesus was teaching and sharing the Good News, healing the sick, touching the lonely, feeding the hungry and helping the poor.

Jesus was most noted for telling parables about His Father's Kingdom and performing miracles, such as feeding over 5,000 people with only five loaves of bread and two fish, and healing a man who was born blind. On the day before His death, He held a Last Supper celebrating the Passover Feast, at which He foretold His death.

The body was quickly buried in a stone grave, which was donated by Joseph of Arimathea, a loyal friend of the family. By order of Pontius Pilate, a boulder was rolled in front of the tomb. Roman soldiers were put on guard.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that everyone die to self to live as Jesus did. Donations may be sent to anyone in need.
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In my mid-twenties I started to understand that Christ had paid a debt He did not owe because we owed a debt we could not pay. So when we finally give-up and admit that "good enough" is never good enough, then His gift to each of us makes sense. Jesus didn't come to earth to make us robots, to take our minds away, not even to make us good -- He came to take our sin away. He came to make sure we were forgiven. I am glad that I eventually realized that.

Now I understand the "good" of "Good Friday," and I am so thankful.
I hope everyone has a great Easter weekend.

Good night from Southern California
Rosie (& Mr. Fun), aka Carol