Soul Snack 58/13 ... The Cry of the Chosen One

Canopied under the tear laden eyes of heaven, Jesus forgave the malevolently ignorant.

Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (Lk 23:34a)

A cross had been used since 6th century BC as a painful tool of execution. This gruesome practice continued until Emperor Constantine in AD 337 abolished such executions out of deference for Jesus.

Such brutality that battered Jesus' body and shattered His soul refused to rule His human spirit.

With nails searingly fresh in His palms and splinters gouging His whip-torn back, Jesus steadfastly continues in grace.

The hatred induced humiliation from the masses and a spineless crucifixion would never impede His cry of loving mercy.

As this unrestrained injustice intensified, greed simply became a game of chance.

And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. (Lk 23:34b)

While being gambled over this Chosen One chose His words with eternal care.

Two millennia ago Jesus knew the ignorant sinner still needed His forgiveness.

Two millennia ago He knew the need would be vastly multiplied today.

The cry of the chosen one can also be my cry back to Him for I too am an ignorant sinner:

Forgive me Jesus for I too do not know what I have done. ~ AMEN

Today's Soul Snippet:

 At that first Easter Jerusalem had become the altar to sacrifice God.