Passion Among Gods
“In a few days, be ready to die. You knew already, but I’m reminding you of your purpose. My children, your people, our church, are all depending on your death. All of humanity is depending on your death. You performed miracles in the lives of others, you wrapped yourself in modesty and love, you shared your love with your flock… You taught others, you staged a revolution like no other. Nevertheless, these things you’ve done, they pale in comparison to your deathly purpose. Your divine purpose on Earth is to die. Your death is not a punishment, but a gift of life to those you love and who love you back… and those who hate you… and those who pray for your demise… and those who have no idea you even exist… and those who see you, but have no idea who you are. This is their gift of life. This is their gift of endless forgiveness and love. You are my Son. You are LORD and SAVIOR and REDEEMER and LOVER and FIGHTER and more. You are ME. You are GOD.”
I can’t even imagine hearing someone tell me something like that. I can’t help but think about the pressure I would feel. I would probably cry, pout, complain, rationalize my life. As far as I know, the Prince of Peace did none of that. Ponder on the pressure and stress Jesus Christ must have felt as his last days on Earth grew closer and closer. This final week of Jesus’ life, this psychological and physical torment, is PASSION WEEK. His passion saved us from ourselves. His suffering spared us from spiritual devastation. His death gave us everlasting life.
Share your divine purpose with others. Honor it. Love yourself and your neighbor. Rejoice in God’s Love. Happy Easter
Love, Aisha
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Beautifully said. I was contemplating re-watching “The Passion of the Christ” this week. I didn’t get through it the last time I watched it…I feel overwhelmed when I try to image what Jesus went through to save us. Not just knowing that his time was coming, but the physically pain he had to endure also. I have to pause and fight back the tears of anger and love.
I am not a fan of the term “Easter” however. But I will extend that same pleasantry to you and wish you a Happy Easter.
Thanks! There are several problems w/the term “Easter” – maybe fodder for another post 🙂 much love Steph
Amazing post!! I was gripped by the power behind your words and can only think that God moved you to write it. I too am now inspired to re-watch “The Passion of the Christ”. It’s a shame that its usually during this time that we choose to remember Christ’s sacrifice but I suppose that it what the yearly ‘remembrance/celebration is for’….