Bethany Holy Week, Day 5
#Hope
Read: Luke 23:44-49

And then, I watched as Jesus cried out to God one last time and took his last breath.  The sky was dark and I think I even saw one of the Centurions sake his head at the tragedy of it all.  I’m guessing that Centurion knows what I know – that Jesus of Nazareth was an innocent man, who didn’t deserve this.  

And I know, that I never actually got to talk with Jesus, I only overheard bits of his teachings, but I can’t shake the feeling that this man was special– yes, perhaps even the Messiah. Even as I witnessed his death that Friday, a part of me still believed that the story wasn’t over.  A part of me still believes that this great teacher has more to teach us.

Practice – Take a moment to become aware of God’s presence with you now. Then look back on the last 40 days of your life.  What have you accomplished? What did you focus on? What emotions mark this time period? What themes do you see?  Thank God for the gifts you see.  Then, speak with God about your hopes for what will come next in your story.