Read Mark, chapters 14 & 15
“Palms & Passion”
Amy Perry
I was excited to get this part of the Holy Week story. In these passages, Jesus knows that His time on earth is coming to an end, but His time in eternity is getting ready to start. I wanted to convey the last days of Christ as God would have me to do, but I kept getting in the way.
In reading and rereading these passages, I had lots of questions – Why that colt? (11:2) Why that woman? (14:3) Why the man carrying the jar & the owner of that house? (14:13-14) Why the slave of the high priest? (14:47) Why Barabbas? (15:7) All of these people, and then some, were used in Jesus’ journey. So why not us???
I never realized that the crucifixion of Jesus was a miracle in itself. I never realized that even while His son was dying on the cross, God used the act of crucifixion as a way to show His love and grace. A normal man would never have been able to take the torture and beatings that Jesus did. His death by crucifixion should have taken several days, but the death of Jesus took only hours. Praise be to God!! Then Joseph of Arimathea (who was a member of the council of chief priest ~ one who condemned Jesus) requested the body of Jesus & took such good care of his body. (15:46)
With all the questions I had, there is one thing that I know for sure!! Jesus died for the sins of all mankind. I love God for that grace and forgiveness. I love Jesus for his suffering and unwavering faith!!
How will you act when Jesus asks you to be part of His unending journey to bring all the children of God to be with him in heaven??? Will you ask a bunch of questions or just do as He asks?
