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2025 Lent Devotional, Day 39 - The Paradox of Good Friday

 â€¢ Series: '25 Lent Devotionals

How can a horrific death be celebrated? Good Friday reminds us of the sorrow and suffering that gives us hope. Discover why this paradox offers a message for all. -- Good Friday is a day often shrouded in sorrow and reflection; yet, paradoxically, it is also a day of celebration. Jesus' horrific death brings us hope because it led to His victory over sin and death. Matthew 26 invites us to reflect on Jesus' brutal sacrifice and the immense love that led Him to endure suffering for our redemption. The willingness of Jesus to lay down his life is more than just a profound example for us all. It is also part of the reality that brings us redemption and relationship with the Father. Understanding his sacrifice prompts us to reflect on our lives, reassess our values, and share the hope and salvation symbolized as we observe Good Friday. And as we look forward to the resurrection, let's share this story with others to show the depth of divine love this day represents.