Isaiah 52:13-14 See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Just as there were many who were appalled at him --his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness--
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Another Old Testament passage foreshadows the crucifixion.
The disfigurement of Christ's body is not a pleasant thought. Mel Gibson's movie, "The Passion of the Christ," graphically depicted how He was abused. It became visual to many of us for the first time as we watched that rendition of Christ's death on the cross.
But Jesus' abuse and pain is what lent is all about. Remembering. Letting what Christ has done soak into my heart for 6 weeks before the celebration of Easter morning.
Let me remember, Lord, and be thankful.
I took this photograph last Friday in our town. The gnarly bushes illustrate the stifling pain of the cross.
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