Remembering....

So....

From what I can tell, it's perfectly normal to have a day each year to remember someone you've lost. My mom died 10 years ago and I still think about her on her birthday. Normal, I suppose.

This week I remember a loss... but it's not one I talk about much. That's changing, though. I'm sharing more and more of myself with the people around me and I think that's good.

It's also odd in a way...

It makes me remember even more, if that's possible. Maybe it's because more people are checking on me (good thing!) or maybe it's because other people knowing brings about insecurity. Either way, I remember. Sometimes there is grief with the remembering... sometimes there is longing... sometimes joy (makes no sense, I know)... and on and on... many, many feelings.

Remembering is good...

Was it really Friday?

So, one of my facebook friends posted a question the other day and it's really got me thinking. The basic premise of what she was asking is whether Jesus was really crucified on Friday. At first, I think... of course He was.. that's why we celebrate Good Friday. I didn't comment, but was keeping up with reading the comments.

She pointed out Matthew 12:40 which very clearly says Jesus was in the heart of the earth for three days and nights. So.... if you count from Friday to Sunday... that's only two nights. Huh. I'd never thought about it.

The Scripture is pretty clear. So I suppose that means there is no way Jesus was crucified on Friday. I did some reading and some research and asked some friends of mine about it. One of them sent me a really informative article explaining the differing views on this... you know who you are... thank you :) Most people who have really researched it believe it was either Wed night or Thursday.

And after reading... I honestly don't know when I believe Jesus was actually crucified. But I do have to wonder why so many people believe it was Friday. Did people just start celebrating it on Friday because that's when it was convenient to have a day off work?

I don't mind the day off school and work and all.... and actually think it's WONDERFUL! But because of that a lot of people really believe the crucifixion was on Friday.

Not that it matters in any practical sense exactly when it was. Just the fact that Jesus made the sacrifice for us is what we should focus on and be overwhelmed and thankful about.

It's just an interesting think to ponder.... :-)