It was now about the sixth hour,
and darkness fell over the whole land until the ninth hour, because the sun was obscured; and the veil of
the temple was torn in two. And
Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into Your hands I commit
My spirit.”
Having said this, He breathed His last. Now when the centurion saw what had happened,
he began praising God, saying, “Certainly this man was innocent.” And all the crowds who came together for this
spectacle, when they observed what had happened, began to return, beating
their breasts. And all His
acquaintances and the women who accompanied Him from Galilee
were standing at a distance, seeing these things.
Can you imagine crucifying the
Son of God? As Jesus ended his life,
even the Romans and the gentiles could see the injustice. The text says that the sun quit giving its
light and darkness prevailed. The veil
of the holy of holies was rent, as a symbol that followers of Jesus now have
access to God. There was no joy in His
passing, only a feeling of emptiness and solitude. Nobody was declaring victory as men and women
were left alone with no spirit remaining. The Son of God was for a short while,
removed from His creation, but does anyone remember or believe His promises?
Daily Prayer: Lord Jesus, the
time of Your death was a short-while in history, but a long while who were
awaiting your promises of resurrection.
We say we have faith, but our eyes deceive us. You will indeed walk with us again, but will
we recognize You?
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