crucifixion – becoming flame

Nothing New

There is nothing new under the sun.

What we bemoan now we bemoaned seventy years ago
Seven hundred years ago

What we give away now, we gave away then

The freedom Jesus promised
To burn at the stake
To defy a tank
To hang on the cross

For the truth

p.s.

I posted this earlier in response to a quote from Thomas Merton about how we are so inclined to go along with whatever group(s) we want to belong to.

Nothing New (2022)

This time, I’ll add another quote:

“You are a king then? ” Pilate asked.

“You say that I’m a king,” Jesus replied. “I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”

“What is truth? ” said Pilate.

_{Gospel of John, chapter 18. Christian Standard Bible. CSB Reader’s Bible (p. 1603). B&H Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.}

Grace and peace to you…
dw

Song of Hope – Finale

I believe in God the Father
maker of heaven and earth
And in Jesus Christ, his only
his only son, our Lord;
Conceived by the awesome power
of the Holy Spirit
And born in a lowly stable
of the virgin Mary;
Suffered under Pontius Pilate
was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended to the dead,
on the third day rose again.
He ascended into heaven
and sits at God’s right hand.
He will come to judge all nations,
his kingdom will have no end.