Is Christ real to me?
Good Friday seems like the right day to ask this question!
It's ironic to wake up this morning to the news that the Americans have dropped the 'Mother Of All Bombs' on Afghanistan - perpetuating the myth that killing your enemies ends conflict.
The good Friday message is that dying for your enemies defeats evil. It was unbelievable then and after 2000 years of Christianity is still counter-intuitive. It seems logical that evil should be overpowered not 'over-loved', but the Easter message is that love wins, not power.
The big picture is straightforward to understand, living in good Friday mode is much harder. I automatically want to win arguments and fight those who are 'wrong'.
Jesus chose to surrender to evil and to forgive. To do the same demands huge courage.
Bible passage to meditate on Luke 23:32-46
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