Good Friday

Today we reflect on--meditate on--the greatest act of love the universe has ever known.

Today we reflect on--mediate on--the greatest suffering the universe has ever known.

Today we reflect on--meditate on--the greatest sacrifice made by the Greatest Servant the universe has ever known.

The greatest act of love was toward you. The greatest suffering was in your place. The greatest sacrifice was for your eternal redemption.

We love, because He first loved us.

How should we love?

Steadfast obedience no matter the cost
A deep love for His other children--how can someone love God whom he cannot see if he doesn't love His children whom he can see?
An out-of-my-pocket love of deeds not mere words
A daily exercise of a servant's heart in as many different ways as He gives opportunity
Tears with those who weep
Laughter with those who laugh with joy
Endurance. Perseverance. Faithfulness. A life that reflects the living hope
Justice--an unwavering commitment to meet the needs of the poor, the oppressed, the widow, the orphan, the alien
This Prayer: "Father forgive them"--for those who have hurt us the most deeply. And are hurting us now.
The presentation of my body as a living sacrifice--holy, acceptable to Him--the act of worship.

We love because He first loved us.