Easter stations! (Part 5 of 14)

 

5.   Simon helps carry Jesus’ cross

 

Jesus’ burden is heavy! Simon aids Jesus! Our “Best” is to help others! Amen!

 

Of these three virtues: Faith! Hope! Love! “Love” is the greatest. (1 Corinthians) Amen!

God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son… (John 3:16)

“A friend in need is a friend indeed!” Acquaintances come and go! True friends’ Love lasts!

There are “users” and “takers”, also, “doers” and “givers”. True Love results a Happy-Peace!

 

Simon takes pity on our Lord in Jesus’ vile torment. Would you carry Jesus’ cross? Hmm!?

 

Pronouncements are Easy! “I believe…” “I Love…” “I do…” Put Money where the mouth is!

Simon did so! Absent question! Absent hesitation! In adoration! Out of Faith & Love! Amen!

 

That burden-weight of the cross was as daunting to Simon as his Love-appreciation for Jesus was both Heroic! and Courageous! Simon’s Faith (his belief) expressed his dignity for all the world to witness; he was unashamed. Thus, Simon fared better in his challenge than did Peter.

 

Simon of Cyrene was conscripted by the Roman soldiers to aid Jesus with his impossible challenge burden in His advance to Golgotha and eventual crucifixion; Simon’s exemplar Love! He displayed the virtue which Love embodies allowing God’s will to be assisted by humble man.

 

That “taking up of the cross” in aid to suffering Jesus shows God’s appreciation of “humility”.

 

Pray (humble) I: Lord! Give me strength to eschew vacant-“celebrity” to embrace Love! Amen!

 

In My Father’s authority! My Blessing! Holy spirit Grace! Take up thy burden! Amen!

(Part 6 of 14 Tomorrow)