As I ponder the events of that last week before the crucifixion
I look at the things upon which Christ commented and did. The first thing that comes to mind it the
cursed fig tree. It represented itself
and a fig tree that was healthy and well ready to provide it fruit. Instead it was barren of fruit. If I am to properly prepare to take up my
cross and die to self then I must assure that I am on the outside what I claim
to be as a follower of Christ. I must not
put on Christ for my own purposes. I not
must claim Christ as mine and then not truly follow him.
In the same light Christ made it clear that we must respect
the places of worship by not stealing from his faithful followers. The bazaar-like atmosphere of the temple must
have been so odious to the Son of God. People
were much more concerned about commerce than they were about prayer. They were seeking gain not God. I have heard people complain about church
because they did not like the free coffee. People have abandoned the following of Christ due
to a church not acting properly. I must
assure that the temple that I am is a house of prayer. I must assure that I do not give cause for
others to see following Christ as a business.
The events have a common thread for me. As I approach the cross I must shed anything
that is false and misguided. I must make
Christ and his rule my business. I must
assure that whatever I claim to be, I am.
I cannot take up the burden of the cross without shedding the burdens of
pretense and selfishness.
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer
who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home
owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure
store."
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