Reflections on Good Friday

Reflecting thoughts today, and as while the crucifixion may not have actually occurred on Friday, today does bring me into remembrance of what Jesus Christ did for us and all it signifies.

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to visit many different ministries, seen some on TV, heard some on radio. As time marches on, I hear less and less teaching centered on the reason why Jesus came to earth in the first place, which was “to seek and save those who are lost”. Teaching the church to live Godly lives is important and necessary, but we can never allow ourselves to be void of our responsibility of evangelism; after all trying to live a Godly life is impossible if an individual does not have a relationship with Christ.

We can teach on Christian stewardship, an excellent and necessary topic, but the gifts of a person outside of Christ, are meaningless and confusing, even a stumbling block unto them! You see many think that is a way for them to atone for their sin and somehow gain entrance into heaven; but it is “not of works lest any man should boast”. Salvation only happens when a person accepts the free gift of salvation, which cost God, everything!

It is far easier to build a “Country Club” atmosphere at a church and thus gain the masses looking for a “ride” and a “feel good” social gathering, than it is to confront the lost about sin. But if we say we love the lost, we must show them we do by snatching them from the grips of sin, confronting them with the love of Christ, showing them the way of salvation. Without Christ, they are lost in sin, under the curse, headed for the fiery flames of Hell for eternity. I cannot speak for anyone else, but I for one do not want their blood on my hands!

Get a clue church! They will be damned eternally if we fail to tell them by words and our lives! This means I will preach and sing about the “blood of Jesus”; this means I must always be ready to share Christ regardless of the circumstances at hand. I must not allow a service to end without an invitation to come to Christ, if it is within my ability to do so. It IS that important.

God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting Life!

Happy Resurrection Day!