The Crucifixion

Passion of Christ laid bare for all to see 
while he treads fire, we tread water in this land of the free 
dark clouds gather to witness the falling of a King 
while we on shaky knees follow closer beneath black turbine skies 
to grieve His eminent death...
Persecuted and whipped he sheds all earthly pagan dress 
and leaves through the shadows with bile on his breath...
a test of will not of body but of spirit 
 resting His weight on the spikes driven into His hands 
He called out to His Father in heaven, 
"Father if it is possible, please let this cup pass by me " 
but as the heaven's rumbled Father crumbled 
and said " My son, it must be done." 
and so He offered one last breath and then, he died.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 4/15/2022 3:52:00 PM
This is beautiful it makes me feel Jesus all over again, "Father why have you forsaken me"(Mark 15:34b). Jesus felt abandoned, forsaken, because He really was abandoned in fulfillment of the Scriptures. Good Friday!
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Date: 4/15/2022 8:20:00 AM
Eloquently written meditation of the Passion of our Lord. Well done. Hugs.
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