1) Crucifying Christ was something Pilate felt incredibly uneasy about. He believed Jesus was innocent, even washing his hands of Jesus’ death, wanting no part in it. Where do you find yourself in Pilate’s story? What part of you assents to Jesus being God, but in fear, back away. In fear of the mob, in fear of a riot, Pilate gave orders to crucify the Lord. Where are you living in fear over walking in faith for Who you know to hold all truth and authority? Where Pilate wanted to wash his hands of Christ’s blood, let’s extend our hands into the flow, saying, “Yes, You are the Christ! Remove my fear and make me new!”.

2) Simon of Cyrene had a unique, very up-close perspective with Christ as He was crucified. What would it have been like for you to be in his shoes on that day in history? What questions would you have wanted to ask? What fears would shake you? Would fear and shame make you run? Would love make you stay? If Christ indeed is innocent, unjustly executed in your place, what is that to you?

3) Stepping into John the Disciple’s shoes we watch him move from “piqued curiosity” to “Yahweh dwelling with us”. Here’s the thing, Sister, whatever truths you currently hold about God as Father, Son, and Spirit, there is so much more. The journey the Lord wants to take you on in this process of knowing Him better is sweeter than any other pathway. Refuse to allow yourself to settle into knowing “enough” about God. However deep you go, He lovingly invites us deeper still. Evaluate where you have plateaued in your understanding of God. When was the last time you grew in your experience of knowing Him?