|
CONDEMNED
Jesus is Condemned to Death
V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee.
R. Because by Thy holy Cross, thou hast redeemed the world. Jesus is dragged before Pilot and Herod.
Beaten, mocked, spit upon and bloody scourges across his back.
The crown of thorns piercing his head.
Judged by unjust creatures to be put to death.
Tortured.
|
Meditation:
Bang the judges gavel slams down. A sentence has been decided, guilty. Guilty of what? Healing, kindness, compassion, teaching or maybe the TRUTH? How many times have you been judged unjustly? It doesn't have to be in a courtroom, it could be a friend, family member, co-workers, piers. Everyday somebody is judge and jury of another one's life. Why does it have to be this way? Aren't you tired; I know I am.
As I watch from across the square, my heart has dropped, it is heavy with my own guilt. Jesus healed me or maybe someone I knew, a neighbor. And now I see him beaten, bloody his skin torn from the ropes that hit him. I want to fall to my knees and cry and tell him how sorry I am. I had part in this decision, I sinned and fell away, I cried out, "Crucify Him". It is my sins that He will save me from. What am I doing now to stop this?
|
