Spent some time wondering today. Wondering why, where I might have been if I had been there in the crowds - where am I now? While musing through the Stations of the Cross, you wonder….
I was struck by Joy Cowley’s words, wondering about Good Friday …
Does it have to be?
My God, does it have to be crucifixion?
Death, yes. Sacrifice. But is it necessary
To have every detail of this man’s service
scribbled out as in a child’s drawing?
Nails through hands that healed the sick,
fed crowds and turned wate rinto wine.
A spike crippling feet that walked
many miles in humility and obedience.
A sword piercing a heart that beat
in love for the world. And the thorns!
Why a crown of thorns for such a king?
Does every part of this beautiful life
need to be cancelled as though
it never existed? Why, God? Why?
Three days is too long to wait for an answer.
Joy Cowley
