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Today we celebrate Good Friday which is the day we remember that Jesus died on the cross for us.  Think about it.  God in the flesh died for you and me.  Why is it good? Because Jesus defeated sin, death, Satan, and sickness on the cross.  And there is so much more.  I would encourage you to look into God's Word and be reminded what Jesus' death on the cross accomplished for you. "It Is Finished!" Today, at Hesston MB, we are fasting and this gives us time to reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made for us.  We do this not out of obligation or duty or to earn God's love or make Him do what we want, but instead it flows from a response of love.

Last Friday, as pastors we asked our congregation to consider a corporate fast for 12 hours on Good Friday.  As pastors, we each took a four hour shift to be available in the sanctuary to pray with people.  People came in and out during my time, but I spent most of the time praying and reading the Bible on behalf of Hesston MB.  Here is a portion of what I wrote down during my time in the sanctuary: Because Christ is Redeemer, I am redeemed. Because Christ is Savior, I am saved. Because Christ is Reconciler, I am reconciled. Because Christ is Forgiver, I am forgiven. Because Christ is Healer, I am healed. Because Christ is Provider, I am provided for. Because Christ is Peace, I have peace. Because Christ is Creator, I am new. Because Christ is a Gift Giver, I am gifted. Because Christ is Rescuer, I am rescued. Because Christ is Loving, I am loved. Because Christ is Righteous, I am righteous. Because Christ is Holy, I am holy. Because Christ is King, I am ...

On this Easter weekend, let these words from Steven Furtick remind you what Good Friday & Easter is all about.

Today, we remember the day Jesus suffered, bled, and died for you and me.  I have been going through a reading plan from YouVersion during Lent.  It has selected about 40 passages to prepare our hearts and minds during Lent.  It has been helpful to read over and over what Christ did for us.  Below I have included a verse to remind each of us that the pain and suffering that Jesus endured was because He loves us, He wants us to be forgiven, He wants us to have peace, He wants to bring healing.  Don't take this for granted, but instead thank God for the gift of Jesus and the salvation He offers.  Have you said yes to Jesus? But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)