Good Friday

When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know youthe only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed."

How great it is knowing that one man's sacrifice and obedience to the cross changes the course of everything known to man. I count my blessing for being raised in a family that introduced me to church, to Jesus, to purpose. Predestination always trips me up, but questioning and arguing it serves no purpose to me. I have come to know the Father, Son, and Spirit so there's no time to look back. I hope to look forward to the work ahead and continue pursuing God's will. That I still struggle with. As I come to terms with a handful of things in my life and struggle to the meaning behind much of it, I still recognize that all the glory belongs to God. Since the beginning of time, to Jesus' death, and beyond. God is more than deserved of His glory.

God, may I bring you glory. May my joy be complete in you.