The first Station: JESUS US CONDEMNED TO DEATH
Jesus is condemned to death???!!! Those words take my breath away and send a chill through my heart. How could Jesus be condemned to death? Jesus? What had He ever done wrong to be sentenced to such a cruel punishment? Who has the right to pronounce this judgement?
What was it like for Him at that moment to hear those words. Did He shudder with fear or did He breathe a trusting sigh to Abba? See how humble He stands, the weight of so many chains binding Him, the sign proclaiming His "crime" hanging form His neck?
Jesus, God true God, humble Prisoner....melt this heart of stone! I want to be like You, never complaining, always trusting Abba, but I cannot do this unless You enable me. The next time I complain that life is unfair and I have gotten the short end of the stick help me to remember You standing before Pontious Pilate, accepting the sentence of death for love of me.
When I call sweet dove, do not turn Me away!
If you are lacking love for Me, you only need pray.
~Jesus
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Someday my Prince will come!
