Job’s story reminds us that in seasons of deep suffering, unhelpful advice can worsen wounds—what people often need most is quiet presence and faithful love.

To all who feel hopeless or weighed down, hear this: the cross of Christ is not the end. As we walk through Matthew 27, we don’t just remember Jesus’ agony—we receive the truth that his sacrifice made restoration possible. In him, even death itself is undone. That’s the power and the promise of Good Friday.

God’s love and grace are abundant, freely given to us from the fullness of Christ, but they are not meant to be hoarded; instead, we are called to pour out grace and share the light of Christ with those around us.

Dead dark—each of us will endure it sometime in life. Psalm 23 assumes that, and then tells us we will not walk alone.