Good morning everyone.

Welcome to Good Friday. Why is today called good when it’s a day we remember the terrible sufferings of Jesus?

He sweated blood when he was praying in the garden of Getheseme. The soldiers spat, pulled out his beard and struck him. More blood flowed. His face was marred beyond recognition. A crown of thorns penetrated his head. More blood flowed. He was whipped on his back till near death. His hands, feet and side were opened up. All his blood flowed.

He became a sacrifice by his death for us to be forgiven, healed, restored, blessed down the generations and delivered from the power of the devil who brings premature death.

God so loved us that he sent his son Jesus that whoever believes in him will have eternal life in heaven after one dies. So there is no need to fear death.
That is why today is called Good!

I was shocked when I visited an accident and emergency facility yesterday. Sick people in beds side by side, filled a large room to capacity! The waiting room outside was filled with people waiting to be seen. To me it looked like a war zone! No one has told these poor people that Jesus heals today. Or if they have heard they don’t believe.

Strong men, ambulance drivers looked on in despair. Doctors, nurses, hospital staff are doing their best. They know their limits.

There was a notice beside the reception listing the cost of hospital services. Starting at 100 euros for consultation with overnight stay 400. Another shock to my day. Jesus freely gives. He paid the price with his blood. Only believe him. I thank God for his healing power in my life.

I later stopped in a large supermarket. Chocolate eggs were piled up. Trolleys were filled with the best of food and drink. Do they have any knowledge of what Easter is about.

Today hear my words. Believe in Jesus. Ask him to forgive your sins and heal your diseases. If you already know Him pray for others to believe. Waken up. The world as you know it is falling apart.