Melvin acknowledges that Holy Week...
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Melvin acknowledges that Holy Week is a somber and subdued time as Christians recall the last earthy days of our Lord Jesus. On Maundy Thursday we remember the night our Lord was betrayed by one of his disciples, Judas. Another, Peter, the leader of the group would deny knowing him. In spite of knowing this Jesus longed to spend the evening with his friends. They ate together in the upper room. That night Jesus also knew that he would suffer and die; yet he continued to love his disciples. He challenged them to continue loving each other as he had loved them.
"I am moved by Christ's willingness to embrace suffering," Melvin reflects. "Even in the face of death, Jesus' primary concern continued to be doing the will of God."
At those times when Melvin is faced with making a difficult decision he remembers what took place that night. While acknowledging that he does not face anything as agonizing as crucifixion he is from time to time "tempted to take the easy way out." Every time he is tempted to do something wrong he claims that it makes it even harder to do the right thing next time.
Maundy Thursday reveals the strength of Jesus' character and the depth of his love for all people.
"I am moved by Christ's willingness to embrace suffering," Melvin reflects. "Even in the face of death, Jesus' primary concern continued to be doing the will of God."
At those times when Melvin is faced with making a difficult decision he remembers what took place that night. While acknowledging that he does not face anything as agonizing as crucifixion he is from time to time "tempted to take the easy way out." Every time he is tempted to do something wrong he claims that it makes it even harder to do the right thing next time.
Maundy Thursday reveals the strength of Jesus' character and the depth of his love for all people.
