You weren't alone on this journey.
Two other criminals were in this procession with you.
A huge crowd of people were visiting Jerusalem for the holy feast day which was to begin at sundown and they were following along.
Scripture tells us that you were followed by part of that crowd, which included many women who were crying as they witnessed what was being done to you.
You were tired.
You were weak.
And you turned to them and told them not to weep for you.
These women were powerless. All they could do was watch and cry.
You knew that your pain would end but theirs was just beginning.
You told them to weep for themselves and for their children.
You knew that they would have to live knowing what had been done to him.
Dear Jesus,
I want to be steadfast. I want to stay with you. You understand us in our weakness. You know that strong people sometimes are weak and run away.... and that powerless people sometimes have nothing to lose so it is easier to stay with you. Too many times I am like your friends. I am blessed and strong and following you causes me discomfort. Help me be like the women. Following you to the end, whatever that might be, whatever that might cost.
Amen!
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