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Friday, March 29, 2013

Forgiveness Friday: Good Friday


"You can make plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail" Proverbs 19:21

 Today marks the birth of Christianity.  It is the most basic and crucial element of our history.  Jesus Christ in a moment of death and cruelty became our Salvation and Redeemer.  There is no greater example of forgiveness and one more chance.

As I reflect on the actions of the death of Jesus Christ, I'm passionately moved by His dedication and respect for His mother before He passed from this world.  He assured that she was recognized, honored, and taken care of for the rest of her life.

"While the soldiers were looking after themselves, Jesus’ mother, his aunt, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the cross. Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing near her. He said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” Then to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that moment the disciple accepted her as his own mother."
John 19:24-27 (The Message)

Can you imagine the pain in her heart to not only know that this purpose had to be fulfilled, but that was her son?  Have you ever seen your child bullied, broken hearted, bruised, bleeding and sorrowful?  The smallest bleeding scrape on the knee can ignite a pain in a mother's heart that is indescribable.  Mary was a mom who couldn't soothe and help her son to feel better; she was incapable of such a task.  Jesus knew and understood her pain and desired to assure her that she would be OK. Not only that her time on Earth would be comfortable, but Mary now had the second chance to see her son in heaven.

From the heart of one mom to another. 

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