In the fall of 2013, I reflected on how we sometimes believe lies in the post titled "Loss and Lies." I wrote: "Lately, I've been thinking that sometimes we don't want to see these things (pain and loss). We don't want to talk about these things... But, what if we asked the hard questions and wrestled with the truth?"
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kneeling before a wooden cross,
repenting of sin,
picking up an old nail,
putting it in that wooden cross.
realizing the pain
of having someone you love suffering,
someone you love dying.
realizing Jesus was separated
from his father God.
realizing a perfect Jesus felt it all,
all our suffering and sin.
understanding His body was torn,
He was torn from God.
feeling fully the sacrifice and love
for the very first time.
When He wasn't what we expected, we watched and waited. When He didn't do what we wanted, we turned from laying our robes at His feet to hanging Him out to dry. We crucified Him with our words. We crucified Him with nails in His hands. But, honestly, our sin is what really nailed Jesus to the cross. And, truly I tell you, Jesus' love is what kept Him there.
Today we celebrate Easter. Today we celebrate Jesus' resurrection. Today we celebrate love and true life.
