It’s Friday—But Sunday’s Coming!
- Adena Delillo
- Apr 2
- 2 min read
The phrase "It’s Friday—but Sunday is Coming” is a powerful way to describe the most pivotal weekend in history. If you aren't familiar with the story, it can sound like a riddle. But for millions, it represents a journey from the deepest possible despair to a hope that changes everything.
In the Christian tradition, "Good Friday" marks the day Jesus Christ was executed on a cross. On that day:
Innocence was condemned: Jesus, whose followers believe lived a life of perfect love and integrity, was betrayed by a friend and sentenced to death.
Suffering was front and center: It was a day of physical pain, darkness, and what looked like a total defeat.
The "Why": Jesus chose this path. The belief is that every human being carries "sin"—the mistakes, the selfishness, and the brokenness that separate us from a perfect God. Jesus chose this path. On Friday, Jesus took that weight upon Himself, paying the debt for those wrongs so we wouldn't have to.
Friday represents the moments in our own lives where things feel broken beyond repair. It’s the silence, the grief, and the feeling that the "darkness" has won. If the story ended on Friday, it would be a tragedy. But the message of Easter is that the story didn't end in a tomb.
On Sunday morning, the tomb was found empty. Jesus had risen from the dead, proving that:
Death is not the end: He conquered the one thing no human can escape.
Love is more powerful than hate: The sacrifice made on Friday was accepted, and the bridge between humanity and God was permanently repaired.
A new start is possible: Because Sunday happened, anyone—regardless of their past, their social standing, or their mistakes—can be offered a “rebirth” in their soul. It’s an invitation to a relationship based on grace (getting what you don’t deserve) rather than just "trying harder."
What This Means for You and for Me
The Gospel isn't a list of rules or a requirement to be perfect. It is an announcement of what has already been done for you.
You are seen: Your struggles are not ignored.
You are valued: A high price was paid because you matter.
You are invited: You don't have to have it all figured out to explore what it means to follow this path.
Friday is the reality of every man and woman’s struggle, but Sunday is the promise of our restoration. No matter how "Friday" your life may feel right now, the message of Easter is that Sunday is coming.
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