in the final hours
In my daily Bible reading, I happen to be right at the Easter story. Today I watched and listened as people hurled insults at Jesus on the cross.
We often think of Jesus' last words. Satan had last words too, reserved for Jesus' final excruciating hours. He has last words in our lives as well, reserved for dark, troubled times and for the end of our days.
Over the last decade, I've been thinking about the temptations reserved for the end of life. Toward the end we are tempted with bitterness, resentment, unforgiveness, self-pity. How nice it would be if the kindgom of darkness retired its efforts when we hit the golden years. But as I observe friends and family members, it seems that the fire heats up, but in unexpected ways.
Jesus stayed true to the end. May the same be said for all of us, whenever "end" greets us.
We often think of Jesus' last words. Satan had last words too, reserved for Jesus' final excruciating hours. He has last words in our lives as well, reserved for dark, troubled times and for the end of our days.
Over the last decade, I've been thinking about the temptations reserved for the end of life. Toward the end we are tempted with bitterness, resentment, unforgiveness, self-pity. How nice it would be if the kindgom of darkness retired its efforts when we hit the golden years. But as I observe friends and family members, it seems that the fire heats up, but in unexpected ways.
Jesus stayed true to the end. May the same be said for all of us, whenever "end" greets us.
posted by alicia britt chole at
8:08 PM
1 Comments:
Wow. I really needed some perspective today and this was it. Thank you for encouraging a sister in Christ. By the way, I love the design of your site and think it's so original. This is the first time I've seen it. It's rather strange how I found it. I am an "at home" mom looking to make a little money (as we all seem to be these days) and I'm starting a business with Ameriplan. Anyway, the lady who is signing me up is named Alicia Britt. Strange. Well, glad the Lord brought me here instead.
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