Good Friday. Doesn’t it seem unusual that one of the most horrific days in human history is remembered as Good Friday? But I understand why. The day someone shared Jesus and what He did for me was the day I gave my life over to the Lord. It was the day heaven became my future home. It was the day the Holy Spirit came to reside in my heart so that I could hear the voice of God through His Scriptures—the Bible. It was the day my life started over, and everything changed. It was a good day, and it continues to be a good day every day with Jesus.
Have you ever stopped to think about how unusual the name “Good Friday” really is? It marks the day Jesus was beaten, mocked, nailed to a cross, and left to die. From a human perspective, there was nothing good about it. It was a day filled with injustice, cruelty, and deep suffering. And yet… history calls it good.
Why? Because what looked like the worst moment in history became the greatest turning point for all of mankind. On that day, Jesus wasn’t just suffering—He was accomplishing something eternal. He was taking upon Himself the weight of our sin. Every failure, every hidden struggle, every moment we fell short—He carried it all to the cross. What appeared to be defeat was actually victory in disguise.
Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV) “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.”
The punishment that brought us peace was placed on Him. That’s why it’s called good. Not because of what people did to Jesus—but because of what Jesus did for us. Good Friday reminds us that God can take the darkest moment and turn it into something eternally powerful. What looked like the end was actually the beginning. What looked like loss became the doorway to life.
And isn’t that how God still works? In our own lives, we all face moments that feel anything but good—seasons of loss, disappointment, injustice, or pain. In those moments, it’s easy to wonder where God is and what He’s doing. But the cross reminds us of this truth: God is always working, even when we don’t understand it.
Romans 5:8 (NKJV) “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
If God could take the worst day in history and turn it into the greatest act of love the world has ever known, then He can take the broken places in our lives and bring something good from them too. Good Friday is more than a historical moment—it’s a personal invitation. An invitation to receive His forgiveness, to trust His plan, and to believe that even in your hardest moments, God is still writing a story that leads to life. So today, don’t just see the suffering—see the love. Don’t just see the cross—see what it accomplished.
John 19:30 (NKJV) “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished!’ And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.”
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for the sacrifice of Jesus and the incredible love shown on the cross. Help me to never lose sight of what You have done for me. When I walk through difficult seasons, remind me that You are still working for good. Teach me to trust You more deeply and to live in the freedom You purchased for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
