Why Good Friday Still Matters (Especially in Austin, TX)

Good Friday isn’t just another date on the calendar—it’s the day that we as followers of Jesus should pause to remember the ultimate act of love and sacrifice. For those of us living in Austin, one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic cities in America, the message of Good Friday cuts through the noise with a powerful truth: God loved us so much that He gave everything to redeem us.

At Dreamers Church, we believe that Good Friday is a call to stop striving and start surrendering. It's the moment Jesus took on the full weight of our sin, our shame, and our brokenness—so we wouldn't have to carry it anymore.

In Austin, where everyone’s hustling, building, creating, and innovating, Good Friday reminds us that our true identity isn’t found in what we do—it’s found in what Jesus did.

Let that sink in:

• Jesus was betrayed by a close friend. (Luke 22:47–48)
• He was falsely accused and unjustly condemned. (Matthew 26:59–60)
• He suffered in silence, never retaliating. (Isaiah 53:7)
• He carried a cross that we deserved. (John 19:17)
• He died to give us life. (John 19:30)

"The next generation isn’t looking for perfection; they’re looking for authenticity.”

And there’s nothing more authentic than a Savior who laid down His life when we least deserved it.

Here’s why Good Friday matters in Austin:

• It anchors us when life feels uncertain.
• It reminds us that no sin is too great for forgiveness.
• It speaks purpose over pain.
• It prepares our hearts for the victory of Easter Sunday.

If you’re feeling distant from God or overwhelmed by life, Good Friday is for you. It’s God’s way of saying, “You’re not alone. I’ve paid the price. Come home.”

This Sunday at Dreamers Church, we’ll be celebrating the resurrection, but Friday… Friday is where the beauty of grace begins. Invite a friend this Sunday to the 9:30 or 11:30 am services, show up with expectation, and let’s remember the Cross together. Because Good Friday isn’t just about death—it’s about love that conquers it.

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