PEACE, BE STILL (Part 3)

The week began with perfect temperatures, a slight Mediterranean breeze, and palm branches cascading on a sunlight path, ushering Jesus’s triumphant ride into Jerusalem. Then, from the Passover feast to the crucifixion, an escalating storm unleashes, rewriting history and our very lives.

Look around the Passover table. Raised eyebrows and whispers question why Jesus washes their feet. In another surprising departure from tradition, Jesus passes one cup among the disciples. He says the wine represents His blood and the unleavened bread His body, but how is that possible? He’s sitting right there, isn’t He?

A chill skims the breeze on their walk into the Garden of Gethsemane, a place well known to Jesus and His disciples. The olive tree branches hang as eerie backdrops to soldiers accompanying a betrayer. A timeless foe creeps along the ground, rejoicing in the upgraded storm, scattering the disciples and dashing the hope of mankind.

The squall between Pilate and Herod halts with clean hands to clear the road for Jesus to Golgatha – the skull-shaped hill. And flogging stains their record for all eternity.

Simon attempts to pass through the area with his sons but is swept onto center stage, forced to carry the jagged, wooden cross. As gusts of wind whip around him, Simon looks into Jesus’s blood-stained face and sees His beaten body. The world slows, and the crowd and commotion blur as the Messiah’s love bathes him. No longer buried under the weight of the cross, Simon witnesses the innocence of the Lamb of God. His task completed, he and his boys remain at the foot of the cross.

Muscles bulge as a soldier wields his hammer, driving hand-forged spikes into the Creator’s hands and feet. Gale force winds echo excruciating pain, delivering blows to the hearts of disciples and Mary, the mother of Jesus. At the apex of the storm, darkness engulfs the land, the earth quakes, and the temple veil that has separated sinner from Savior splits.

Listen. The storm has passed. Love bursts through the horizon. The acrid aroma of Jesus’s blood mingles in the air with the sweet fragrance of forgiveness. The gates of hell cannot prevail and its captives are set free. See for yourself! The grave does not hold Him. He has risen! The Prince of Peace reigns eternal!

Jesus opens his nail-pierced hands to you and me. He offers the cup, His blood, and the bread, His body, a living sacrifice, and whispers “Peace, be still.”

“Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” (Matt. 28:5-6, NIV)

EASTER TREAT:  As a thank you for reading this post, please click on the following address. I promise this song will bless you!  🙂

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By Amre Cortadino

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Star
3 years ago

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NunS
NunS
3 years ago

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Ted
Ted
3 years ago

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Galen
Galen
3 years ago

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Milly
Milly
3 years ago

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BG
BG
3 years ago

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Zane
Zane
3 years ago

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LLC
LLC
3 years ago

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TonyOArujo
TonyOArujo
3 years ago

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ScottieWThai
ScottieWThai
3 years ago

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Sar
Sar
3 years ago

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3 years ago

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Kathy McKinsey
3 years ago
Reply to  eMarie

Beautiful.

Valerie Cullers
3 years ago

Enjoyed your last several posts!

Lia Konecni
3 years ago

I love the efforts you have put in this, thank you for all the great content.

Bonnie Leon
3 years ago

A beautiful Good Friday gift. Thank you. And may God bless you.

Roberta Kautz
3 years ago

A beautiful read on this Good Friday. Thank you. And, thanks be to God for His unspeakable Gift.

Patti
Patti
3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your beautiful words! Have a blessed weekend. ?

Patti Shene
3 years ago

Wonderful post, Amre! You captured the solemnity of this day and the amazing miracle of hope and peace that follows. Love the song. They play it on KTLF radio frequently. God bless you my friend! Stay safe! Stay healthy!

Mary Pat Johns
3 years ago

“He is not here. He is risen.” He is risen, indeed! Nothing can ever change that. Thank you, Erma, for the wonderful retelling of the best story of all.

Lorraine Howe
Lorraine Howe
3 years ago

Beautiful written and message wonderfully captured. Nicely chosen song to compliment this.

Sherry Shindelar
Sherry Shindelar
3 years ago

Really cool! You do an excellent job of taking us into those precious universe-changing, life-changing moments. It was a blessing to read, and the song was an extra blessing, especially in a time when we can’t go to church to worship together.

Amy Dohmen
3 years ago

Very well done, Erma! So thankful Jesus paid the debt I could never pay <3

Susie Neilson
Susie Neilson
3 years ago

Exquisitely stated! Your thoughts and words portray the scenario impeccably! How absolutely superb! Thank you. (High winds prevail tonight marking the crucifixion!)

Chris Salenko
Chris Salenko
3 years ago

Beautiful! He has Risen!

Pam Antoun
3 years ago

Thank you for sharing and being an awesome instrument of God ‘s love! Happy Easter to you and your family ?

Pam
Pam
3 years ago

What a wonderful message. Thank you.

Dave
Dave
3 years ago

“… not as the world giveth, give I unto you.” John 14:27

Joanne
Joanne
3 years ago

Beautifully written! Thank you!

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