Good Friday 2012

Lou Gehrig said in his retirement speech, "I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth." I echo those sentiments today. I often get to hear of peoples pain and struggles in life as a pastor, and I even start to feel guilty. I have a beautiful family, home, and three meals a day. This past year I have seen God work in my home and in our church and I have tried to hold on and enjoy the ride. But that is why really hard to hear of many in my congregation and in my world that are hurting. They come to me for answers to their questions and often they ask me Why God would allow the tragedy in their life. Sometimes it is poor decisions, but other times it is just that they are victims of a sinful world. It is probably the most difficult part of my job (Trying to find the right words to comfort someone during the trials of their life).

I am grateful for the cross. The cross shows us that God is perfect in His love. The cross shows us that God loved us enough to come and suffer for us so that we will not have to suffer forever. Without the cross, we have a heartless God, but with the cross we can trust His infinite wisdom, complete sovereignty, and perfect love.