For me it is one of the mysteries of human nature how we can be, in a short space of time, incredibly conflicted and prone to oppose something and the next be completely supportive. Be it music, politics, sports, religion... or a thousand other things, it seems one moment we are piping hot and next we are stone cold! We are fickle folk, peculiar people and as changeable as the wind.
Which is exactly the kind of person Jesus wasn't. From the moment He decided to enter Jerusalem He seems completely in control. He is not impressed by the welcome of the crowds. He sees through the pretensions of the religious folk. He chooses in the midst of political interrogation when to speak and when to be silent. Though it appears to be chaos all around Him, you have the sense that somehow He's not phased!
Could it be that if we were more focused on our relationship with God... and the purposes God has for our lives we would find a way to be less fickle? Easter week offers an opportunity to focus on the great drama of crucifixion and resurrection. Every time we make the journey we discover new aspects to the story and new insights about ourselves. Whoever you are, wherever you are, may it be a holy week for you. And if you are in the area come and join us!
And for a musical interlude, one of the great passion hymns "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"... a totally over the top production by a Nordic choir during an 'Hour of Power" broadcast.
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