The greatest event in salvation history is the RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, THE LORD. This event, however, was preceded by CRUCIFIXION.
God in His infinite wisdom has allowed His Only Begotten Son , JESUS CHRIST, to undergo the greatest pain that a human being could ever endure – DYING on a CROSS. It was a pain that Our Lord Jesus wanted to avoid, and so He prayed: “Abba Father all things are possible to Thee; remove this cup from me; yet not what I will, but what Thou wilt” (Mk. 14:36)
In spite of Jesus’ prayer, God still allowed Christ to undergo CRUCIFIXION. WHY?
There must be something good to come out of this crucifixion. This must be the reason why the day on which Jesus, our Lord, was crucified is called “GOOD FRIDAY”.
Good is the manifestation of God’s infinite Power to overcome evil – to overcome Death with a New Life, and thus the RESURRECTION.
Reflecting on our life here on earth, I realize that everyone has to bear crosses (great or small) that bring sufferings and pains. If possible everyone would like to be spared of these crosses and to have all their loved ones be spared of them. And so, Jesus taught us to pray to God: “Do not bring us to the test, but deliver us from evil”, but also included: “Thy Will be done on earth as it is in heaven”. This is the prayer that tells me how to bear the crosses that come during our life here on earth. It is the prayer that shows the right attitude towards whatever crosses may come our way.
Wherefore, I believe that when we are faced with trials, difficulties or problems, it is then that our Faith in God is tested; it is then that we feel and experience our helplessness and our complete dependence on God, Who alone can give the power to endure all these crosses and to hope for something good to come out of the ordeal.
God, Who is All Knowing and All Powerful will certainly bring about something good and wonderful in all the crosses we carry - our own RESURRECTION.
Salvador "Buddy" Cagurangan
June 14, 2009
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