The Gospel is good news.
Good news that God saves sinners. Good news is that on the darkest day, God shines forth as the one who is good, and does good.
When God made the world, he called it good.
When God made humanity he called man very good.
And then He rested, having completed His work.
When Jesus remade humanity, he said it is finished.
He gave up His spirit and rested. Rested in His completed work. Rested in the love and joy of the Father. This same rest is offered to all who trust in Christ’s completed work on this Good Friday. This day that by any standard would be called evil, wicked, and fruitless. But not for a Good God. Not for the One who works all things together for good, and glory.
No one is good but God alone. And today on this Good Friday, we can again celebrate His goodness.