Today is Good Friday.
Good Friday, over 2000 years ago, was the devil’s version of a championship…or at least he thought so. It was the day Jesus was crucified. In those days death by crucifixion was the most severe and painful form of punishment and was reserved for the worst of criminals.
On His way to His crucifixion, Jesus was mocked, beaten, spit on, whipped and forced to carry the weapon (the Cross) that would take His life. The actual crucifixion involved driving nails through His hands and feet and leaving him to hang while He suffered a slow and excruciatingly painful death due to asphyxiation.
The devil thought he had won a major victory.
God knew through this act He was taking all the sins of the world upon Himself and dying for them in order that we, who are born into sin, may reap the fruit of eternal life in the here, now and after life.
When I reflect on my darkest days I honestly could feel the devil tugging at me. Every day he was trying to convince me that it was too late, that I was too far gone, that I couldn’t be fixed, that my reputation was tarnished for good, and I had nothing to live for.
Then in my darkest moment, out of no other reason than I didn’t want to die, I turned to God and said the most powerful prayer know to mankind, “GOD HELP ME!”
My life since that moment hasn’t been perfect and it hasn’t been a bed of roses, but it has been significantly better once I turned to the Light in order to destroy the darkness.
Is the devil messing with you today?
Is he telling you you can’t, you aren’t good enough, you aren’t worthy, you don’t need help, you cannot overcome, etc…? Read the previous 44 blogs as I am sure you can relate to one or two ways the devil is trying to trick you so you will stay in the darkness.
God beats the devil every day of the week because darkness cannot eliminate light.
Pray for the “light” to turn on in your life. Picture how alive your life will be. Plan for a life in the light and practice living it a day at a time.
…Good Friday was God’s setback for a setup for a comeback…Easter here we come!
John 1:5, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
Reflection:
What beliefs, thoughts and actions cause you to live in darkness instead of The Light?
Additional Scripture to read and reflect upon: Psalm 119:105, Matthew 4:16, John 8:12, 1 John 1:5-9, Psalm 27:1
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
