Tuesday, April 07, 2020

Pause #2 - A reflection for Tuesday of Holy Week

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.


Bible Text John 12:20-36 



Tuesday of Holy Week 

A holy week like none of us have lived through before 

We're told - like none other in Christendom

A week, a month, a season where the church buildings are closed - and the church is dispersed

A week where those of us who would normally be sitting in our pews listening to a speaker guide our thoughts through the events of Holy Week, 
contemplating what gospel means for us as a Christian Community 

But this is different
in our isolation, 
in the fog of worry 
In the confusion of the new reality 
In the concern for family & friends 

There is an aloneness in our thoughts 
A wondering what others are doing 
But also an enforced wondering what we ourselves are doing 

In this fog we could wander aimlessly 
And lose our bearings 
Or - there is another option 

Like the Greek contingent 
head to the light, the teacher, the source 
Who with words chosen to challenge 
Who with actions (and words) that seem to contradict (except in hindsight) 
Show what love, light, kindness, life and death really are all about 

Therefore, as we live today 
Let’s take a few moments - to ask like they did - ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus’ 
And to take time to meet him, to be in his presence 
Where you find yourself at this moment

At home alone wondering & pondering
At home stressed
At work alone 
At work stressed & hard pressed 

Wherever you find yourself in these days - do carve out time this week to ponder, to worship in the strange times and places we are living through. 

May we see Jesus. 


In the name of Father the Son and Holy Spirit. 
Amen