Why do they call it Good Friday?

Someone asked this, and we talked briefly through the answer. I found myself recalling Isaiah 53.

I was able to recite part of verse five:

But he was pierced for our transgressions,
       he was crushed for our iniquities;
       the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
       and by his wounds we are healed.

I read it this morning on my own. I read all of Isaiah 53. It’s difficult to read. In fact, while reading, it’s a relief to know how it turned out, that He is risen.

May you have a reflective, powerful Easter weekend.

I’m not going to post this weekend, but I’ll be back on Monday, my friends.

Happy Easter–He is risen indeed!