Centuries later, we are the same
…but standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!" Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.
John 19:25-27 (ESV)
I am not sure who was in this crowd watching this crucifixion, but we are confident that some were in the front row. I have no condemnation for those not mentioned in that each person carries grief and confusion differently. For those who were thinkers, these were thoughtful moments. For the "mobsters," there is mob justice. The soldiers tried to experience a "normal" crucifixion, and Pilate probably experienced a rough night's sleep. Some chose to ignore it all, be home that day, and miss out on the extraordinary action.
Now, centuries later, we are the same. We will all have some response to Jesus, and our response determines our eternity.
Your choice does matter.
John 19:25-27 (ESV)
I am not sure who was in this crowd watching this crucifixion, but we are confident that some were in the front row. I have no condemnation for those not mentioned in that each person carries grief and confusion differently. For those who were thinkers, these were thoughtful moments. For the "mobsters," there is mob justice. The soldiers tried to experience a "normal" crucifixion, and Pilate probably experienced a rough night's sleep. Some chose to ignore it all, be home that day, and miss out on the extraordinary action.
Now, centuries later, we are the same. We will all have some response to Jesus, and our response determines our eternity.
Your choice does matter.
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