Good Friday

Between Good Friday and Easter I am always reminded of Robert Benson's thoughts in his book, Between the Dreaming and the Coming True. He says that celebrations of Easter have much more meaning when one has come close to death. I think this is true, especially in the spiritual sense. Once we realize our death, separation from God, because we "were dead in transgressions and sins" (Ephesians 2:1), we find we have much to celebrate in the resurrection life He gives us. (John 11:25-26)