The hope of the gospel

After listening to a quick sermon on Good Friday by our pastor, Matt Chandler, I am reminded of the hope of the gospel:  That we who were once under wrath are now under mercy, not because of ANYTHING we’ve done, but in God’s benevolent love, He poured the wrath, which was meant for us, on his own son, Jesus by sending him to die on the cross. 

Thank you Lord that your death on the cross meant that we too have died and are now counted alive within you!