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20 March 2008
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John 19 v 23-27
After the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, with each soldier getting one part. They also took his long shirt, which was all one piece of cloth, woven from top to bottom. So the soldiers said to each other, "We should not tear this into parts. Let's throw lots to see who will get it." This happened so that this Scripture would come true:
"They divided my clothes among them, and they threw lots for my clothing." (Psalm 22:18)
So the soldiers did this.
Standing near his cross were Jesus' mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the follower he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son." Then he said to the follower, "Here is your mother." From that time on, the follower took her to live in his home
We are first introduced to Mary in John's gospel at the wedding at Cana. A joyful occasion where Jesus performed His first miracle of turning the water into wine. How pleased she must have been to witness this happy event.
What a contrast we find in our reading for this must have been the darkest day in her life. To see her son suffering so much agony and to make matters worse to hear the taunts of the crowd. She must have wanted to shout at the top of her voice 'my son is not a criminal'. It must have baffled her after all the miracles that He had performed and the crowds that listened to His teaching.
For many the word 'injustice' runs deep in so many different situations. From leaders that abuse the power entrusted to them to local issues at work and in the community. Yet, characteristic of this lady, she remains silent remembering that the birth of Jesus was a miracle and that Jesus had often spoken of His mission in life.
Although Jesus was in such agony He still remembers His mother and entrusts her to John to take care of her in the coming days.
How thankful we should be that while many seem to have a self centred agenda the compassion that Jesus demonstrated then is still available today to those that follow Him. At times we have to acknowledge that we feel helpless, confused and frightened. It is then that we can put our confidence in Him knowing that He never makes a mistake.
From a personal point of view I can testify that in our family we have faced difficult times. In those times our focus has been on Jesus and as a result we have proved His goodness in our lives.
Sometimes Lord I feel that the world is against me and life is an uphill struggle. Help me to take courage from the reading today and to know that you will be with me in every situation. Amen
Written by David Morgan
Word on the Web
John 19 v 23-27
After the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, with each soldier getting one part. They also took his long shirt, which was all one piece of cloth, woven from top to bottom. So the soldiers said to each other, "We should not tear this into parts. Let's throw lots to see who will get it." This happened so that this Scripture would come true:
"They divided my clothes among them, and they threw lots for my clothing." (Psalm 22:18)
So the soldiers did this.
Standing near his cross were Jesus' mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the follower he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son." Then he said to the follower, "Here is your mother." From that time on, the follower took her to live in his home
We are first introduced to Mary in John's gospel at the wedding at Cana. A joyful occasion where Jesus performed His first miracle of turning the water into wine. How pleased she must have been to witness this happy event.
What a contrast we find in our reading for this must have been the darkest day in her life. To see her son suffering so much agony and to make matters worse to hear the taunts of the crowd. She must have wanted to shout at the top of her voice 'my son is not a criminal'. It must have baffled her after all the miracles that He had performed and the crowds that listened to His teaching.
For many the word 'injustice' runs deep in so many different situations. From leaders that abuse the power entrusted to them to local issues at work and in the community. Yet, characteristic of this lady, she remains silent remembering that the birth of Jesus was a miracle and that Jesus had often spoken of His mission in life.
Although Jesus was in such agony He still remembers His mother and entrusts her to John to take care of her in the coming days.
How thankful we should be that while many seem to have a self centred agenda the compassion that Jesus demonstrated then is still available today to those that follow Him. At times we have to acknowledge that we feel helpless, confused and frightened. It is then that we can put our confidence in Him knowing that He never makes a mistake.
From a personal point of view I can testify that in our family we have faced difficult times. In those times our focus has been on Jesus and as a result we have proved His goodness in our lives.
Sometimes Lord I feel that the world is against me and life is an uphill struggle. Help me to take courage from the reading today and to know that you will be with me in every situation. Amen
Written by David Morgan
