“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Genesis 50:20
On the surface, Good Friday seems like a contradiction. How can we call good a day marked by betrayal, blood, mockery, thorns, and death? How can the crucifixion of Jesus—God’s perfect Son—be anything but tragic?
But this is the mystery and majesty of God’s redemptive love: He is the only One who can turn the worst day in history into the doorway to eternal hope.
As Jesus hung on the cross, gasping for breath, bearing the weight of the world’s sin, the skies grew dark and the earth trembled. To those watching, it looked like evil had won. Rome had crushed another rebel. The religious leaders had silenced a threat. His disciples had scattered. And yet—this was God’s plan unfolding.
In Genesis 50:20, Joseph speaks to his brothers who sold him into slavery: “You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good.” That same truth echoes on Good Friday. The enemy meant the cross for destruction. But God turned it into the greatest victory of all time. Through Christ’s suffering, He purchased our healing. Through His death, He gave us life.
The pain was real. The sacrifice was brutal. But the outcome? Salvation for all who believe. That’s why we call it Good Friday—not because of what Jesus endured, but because of what it accomplished. The cross wasn’t the end of the story—it was the beginning of redemption.
Good Friday reminds us that even the darkest moments are not beyond the reach of God’s redeeming power. Sunday is coming. And with it, resurrection. Hold on to hope, because with God, what looks bad can always be made good.
Heavenly Father, thank You for enduring the agony of the cross so that I could be free. Thank You for turning what was meant for evil into the greatest good the world has ever known. Help me to trust You in my dark days, knowing that You can redeem every loss, every wound, and every sorrow. Because of You, I have hope. In Jesus’ name, amen.
