April 2 - Good Friday Lenten Devotional

But all his acquaintances, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. (Luk 23:49 NRS)

I believe in Jesus Christ who… suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into Hell… (The Apostles’ Creed)

The drama of today invites few words.
Jesus suffers. Jesus is crucified. Jesus is dead… dead… dead….
Jesus descended… into flesh… into death… into the tomb… into hell.

And where are we?

“But his acquaintances, including the woman who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.”

When the food is multiplying – we are there.
When healing is happening – we are there.
When its time to walk on water – we are there.
When stories are told…
sermons are preached…
ideas are taught – we are there.
When its time for sacrifice… suffering... laying down life…

Where are we?

Every time injustice is perpetrated in this world… every time people are made to suffer… sacrifice… die – I imagine that Jesus is crucified again. Jesus suffers... sacrifices... dies...

Where are we in the face of injustice?