Desert Journey – Day 39
Accomplished
The Friday we call Good has arrived. The day Jesus cried out, “It is finished.” I wonder if that cry left the observers at the cross perplexed. Did they even notice? What Jesus had set out to do was accomplished in the moment he breathed his last.
Mary, Theotokos, the mother of God, is in the forefront of my mind. The loss of a child must be the most heart-wrenching experience. Sitting at the foot of the cross with your son hanging above, unspeakable. Watching your Beloved from the throne in heaven, crushing. There is no love fiercer than that of a parent for their child.
I am sitting at the desert’s edge, alone. It is solemn. There is only waiting. I don’t know if I should leave the desert and head to Calvary. Am I suppose to stay and wait here? The urge to get up is strong. I follow the desire to walk towards the hill in the distance.
There are multitudes of people. Why would anyone find a crucifixion desirable? As I make my way through the crowds, I can see the cross. I am unable to approach any further. I can see Jesus, but he is unrecognizable. My heart aches, the tears begin. How could we have done this?
We are a broken, sinful people in need of saving; and then Love came down and rescued us.
Love came down and rescued me
Love came down and set me free
I am yours
I am forever yours Lord I’m forever yours
Mountains high or valley low
I sing out and remind my soul
I am yours
I am forever yours
Brian Johnson (Bethel Music)
We don’t even really get how much that He did for us
Sensing such a contrast here of love (Mary’s) and hate (the people). .. how true this contrast is for now, in our broken world!
“There are multitudes of people. Why would anyone find a crucifixion desirable? “
Such an insightful question. The world asks this question but we know the answer. It was and is the only way. The one path out.
Yes it is brutal and gut wrenching but so is our sin to God.
❤️Great post! Thank you for your insight and creative writing style.
Yes, love came down and saved us. Hope came again to those who weeped among the cross again too! When recently at the cross, my heart being enveloped in the pain He had to endure, I heard the whisper, “Remember, it turns out okay.”
Yes! ❤️
I’m sorry to see your journey end. Thank you for your dedication to it.