Good Friday

"Crucified, dead, and buried" is the summary of the events of Good Friday found in most Christian creeds. Jesus of Nazareth experienced the most brutal and humiliating of executions that day long ago. He was buried in a borrowed tomb. As the stone was rolled in place to seal the tomb, the dominant thought of the few remaining disciples must have been "hate and fear win again." Love and hope were buried that day as well.

Yet we call this day Good (God's) Friday. Such an affirmation came through the lens and experience of subsequent events. God raised Jesus from the dead. The servant life of Jesus was vindicated. Love triumphed over hate and fear! Hope is stronger than death!