Lent Book: https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/an-ocean-of-grace
My jottings:
(Comments welcome)
Ocean of Grace (40): PALM SUNDAY – We
May Lift Him Up In Our Hearts (p134ff)
There is a real irony in the gospel accounts
of Holy Week as we see Jesus The Judge on trial. In fact, it is humanity which
is on trial. The reactions of the disciples, the religious leaders, Herod and
Pilate and all the others to Jesus reveal the state of their hearts: they incriminate
themselves. Jesus is condemned, but he alone is the Innocent One. Jesus was
silent before his accusers, but one day he will speak words of judgement or
acquittal to all who must stand before the court of heaven. Left to ourselves,
we are all guilty. Humanity’s sinful instinct is to crucify God. But Jesus
offers us his pardon. His innocent death is salvation for the guilty who will
put their trust in him.
* * *
In a sense those responsible for the
crucifixion did not know what they were doing – at least not with great clarity
or to its full extent. (cf. Luke 23:34)
The Apostle Paul can say: “we declare God’s
wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our
glory before time began. None of the rulers of this
age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord
of glory.” (1 Corinthians 2:7-8)
(If I hadn’t suggested it earlier, I might
have chosen My Song Is Love Unknown as the suggested hymn here. Its one of my
favourites.)
Hymn: All Glory Laud and Honour
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHN8UAk6Yow
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