Scripture:
Matthew 27:27-31
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” Then they spat on Him, and took the reed and struck Him on the head. And when they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to be crucified.
Reflection: Reflecting on Jesus being mocked as the King of the Jews, his silence in the face of his accusers, and being adorned with a crown of thorns instead of jewels, our egos are challenged to feel the peace of God’s humble love. Yet, Jesus placed no blame and accepted his role to bear the pain and suffering.
His sacrifice and
resurrection are our assurance that we may live without fear. And, through acceptance
of our own thorns and challenges, find a deeper appreciation of the simple
abundant joy, peace, and happiness that is revealed each time we free our minds
from the self-inflicted pain of blame and judgement.
Prayer: As Jesus so humbly endured the humiliation of his earthly passing, may we free ourselves from fear as we face and accept the challenges of our own earthly life. May our mindsets be soft to accept and appreciate the gifts in both the challenges and the joys. Amen
--- Heather Mosher
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