Good Friday. I still struggle with the term. To me it was all but good yet, it was so, for the sake of the saints, and I thank the Lord for his plan and that I am not the one calling the shots. It would have been a much different day if I were in charge, much different day indeed. Moreover, we can all say AMEN to that.
Last night our whole family attended a Seder Feast at the home of the Martin’s. If one could perhaps get past the man officiating in a red, Hawaiian shirt, it was all-good. Paul officiated from an official pamphlet called “The Messianic Passover Haggadah” where he went through many Scriptures, and foods eaten at Passover and explained their meaning.
We first rid the house of all leavened products, then, the women lit the candles. As the meal went on, we drank four cups of red wine (grape juice) symbolizing the cup of Sanctification, the cup of plagues, the cup of Redemption and finally the cup of praise. It was very good to feel the connection with our Jewish brothers and to think of what the Lord did during his time on earth.
I am so grateful to the Martin’s for their wonderful Christian hospitality. The room was ready, the table arranged and the atmosphere was set for what was to take place that evening. We all treasured the evening and it will become an especially warm memory.
NEXT YEAR IN JERUSALEM!
Shalom.
5 comments:
Happy Easter Mrs. Sharon! May you have a blessed day with your family celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.
Bethany
So glad you all had fun, I know we had a blast, it is always a joy to see your family. Having Passover is much more fun with family and friends, louder, but still a heck of a time! Hope you all got home okay, and thank you for coming, it was a true memory. See you on Sunday!
Sharon, Good point about the shirt. I forgot to change it. I will, next year in JERUSALEM. Hope you don't mind me linking your post within mine. http://farmviewer.blogspot.com/
Hopefully my vast amount of blog readers will not overwhelm your blog. hehe.
Love you guys. Thanks for coming out. We'll return the favor and visit you guys next once spring actually does come. 'till then.
-- Paul
That sounds really neat. What a special way to spend Good Friday. I hope you will have a wonderful Resurrection Day. See ya in the morning.
It was really neat to learn about the ways in which Jesus prepared for his arrival on Earth through the words of the prophets. It was especially interesting to see that the matzah bread was striped and pierced, as in for our iniquities.
Thanks to the Martins for sharing this special day with us.
Many thanks,
Tyler
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