Good Friday Rushden

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Good Friday – 7th April 2023

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Good Friday Rushden – Today is Good Friday. Some people may ask why call it Good Friday. When it wasn’t really a good day because of Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross. For those first disciples it certainly didn’t feel like it was at all. Indeed for them it was probably better described as ‘Black Friday’ as they saw their friend and teacher die on the cross. All their hopes and dreams for the future die with him. Or so they thought. But I am jumping too far ahead here. On Good Friday we remember the day when the sky turned black and the Son of God was crucified.

A few years ago

I had the privilege of being a part of a town-wide passion play which took place on Easter Saturday. I was one of the team working backstage. One powerful moment for me was during the dress rehearsal the day before on Good Friday itself. Just as the light was starting to fade we reached the crucifixion scene. Our director would have probably told me off for this. I came down from the steps at the side of the stage. On to the square to watch the scene since I wouldn’t see it properly the following day. The atmosphere in that square by that point had completely changed. A few people had stopped to watch. It was that quiet that you could hear a pin drop. It isn’t easy to put into words how powerful that scene was on Good Friday. I certainly felt I was at  the cross 2000 and odd years ago watching Jesus die for us all.

The cross

Suggested that everything was over. But we know that it wasn’t. For we know now that Easter Sunday is coming. But before then we recall and remember Jesus’ suffering on the cross and all that he endured for us. He didn’t have to but he did. Why? Because he loves us so much He was prepared to die for each and every one of us. So although right now it can seem like all is dark, hopeless we need to remember that over 2000 years ago. Jesus was nailed to the cross. To bring us peace and hope although it can feel that hope and peace are far away from us right now. He was nailed to the cross that we might know God’s love for each and every one of us. So as we remember and reflect on the events of that first Good Friday over 2000 years ago we remember. The love for us that was shown upon that cross Good Friday Northampton.

Good Friday Rushden