Good Friday morning, I was trying to remember everything I needed for church service that evening, including a suitable outfit to wear for my participation on the praise team. Easter Sunday morning is the time for bright colors and floral prints, but Friday night is not Sunday morning. So I decided to go with my good 'ole concert black. After all, it was Black Friday, right? Wait... not Black Friday. Good Friday. Black Friday happens in the fall. But my mental misstape made me think about shopping. And God.
For a moment, I looked at Good Friday like God's Black Friday. Like some big cosmic 2 for 1 sale. Not really 2 for 1. But still, Jesus's life made it possible for all humanity to be in reconciliation again. It's a bulk deal that happens one-one-one with each of us.
There's a joke that says, A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item she doesn't need (It was a good deal.), while a man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs (He needs it!). God just broke all the rules and paid $2 for a $1 item he didn't need. (But he wants and loves us!)
If you've ever come back from a victorious shopping mission, you know you the celebration well:
"But look at what it cost you."
A triumphant gleam.
A squeal and a clutch to the chest.
A happy dance.
"It doesn't matter what it cost. It's mine now. And it was worth it."
I know it's not a perfect analogy. But, oh how he loves us.
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