Holy Week is here. I admit, I often walk through Holy Week thinking way more about my Easter dinner and coloring Easter eggs than Christ's dreadful walk to the cross. Somehow, the busy time gets away from me. Maybe you too?
But I’m not going to do that this year. I want to understand more what Jesus must have felt, seen, heard and experienced on the road to the cross. That’s what Holy Week is about!
I want to invite you to find time to have a “date” with God this week. Yes, a date. Just like you set aside time on your calendar for a date with your spouse or an appointment at work, set aside time with God. I know you may find that weird or strange. But it’s really not and I know that you will experience his presence somehow, someway. Maybe go to the park. Take your hammock to a quiet spot in your back yard. But park yourself alone with God.
Use your phone or bible to look up one of the Scriptures selections below. It will take some time to read through it, so allow yourself some time.
Matthew 21-28
Mark 11-16
Luke 19-24
John 12-21
I want to invite you to find time to have a “date” with God this week. Yes, a date. Just like you set aside time on your calendar for a date with your spouse or an appointment at work, set aside time with God. I know you may find that weird or strange. But it’s really not and I know that you will experience his presence somehow, someway. Maybe go to the park. Take your hammock to a quiet spot in your back yard. But park yourself alone with God.
Use your phone or bible to look up one of the Scriptures selections below. It will take some time to read through it, so allow yourself some time.
Matthew 21-28
Mark 11-16
Luke 19-24
John 12-21
Here are some questions to reflect upon:
* What kind of feelings did Jesus express as he walked toward the cross
* How did other people treat Jesus?
* How did Jesus treat people?
* How do you think Jesus felt when betrayed? When Peter denied him?
* How do you think the disciples felt when Jesus washed their feet?
* What is God teaching you during this special time with Him?
* How did you feel when Jesus was crucified?
* How did this time of reading help you appreciate the joy of Easter?
Jesus’ walk to the cross shows the enormous extent of his love for me and for you. He loved us “to the uttermost” in going to the cross and suffering on our behalf. It is during Holy Week, we see God’s profound love for us. May God bless you and give you a most special time this week. Happy Easter!
“It was just before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.” (John 13:1)
Nancy Abbott is the Chaplain of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.
“It was just before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.” (John 13:1)
Nancy Abbott is the Chaplain of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.
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