DAY 39 | Good Friday

Reflection

Jesus headed resolutely towards all that He would face in Jerusalem, including the cross. Resolutely here implies setting your face toward something and determinedly heading in the right direction.

We can learn so much about confidence through the events of Good Friday and Jesus’ path to the cross. He shows us by example that confidence doesn’t always get appreciated by the majority. It can be misunderstood and it can be costly, existing alongside a regret that there isn’t another way to do the right thing.

But Jesus also shows us that confidence is kind, driven by love and thinking of others. It looks to the future at the greater gain to come and acts with radical humility. And that gives it power to change things for the better – in a way that lasts.

Responding in prayer

Father, I reflect on the crucifixion and Your Son facing it all resolutely. Please hear my thoughts as prayers.

Lord Jesus, as I learn confidence through this devotional series, let it be shaped like the confidence You displayed on Your final day on earth, even as You faced death.