Christ’s soul was troubled as he faced the cross

Maybe there is some comfort
even in the telling by John
that Christ, being fully human,
was troubled as he faced the cross
The impact of his sacrifice
the truth of the pain he bore
more real, more urgent
if we know it grieved his soul

April 2, 2012
John 12:27-31
John 12:20-31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
March 19, 2012 to March 25, 2012,
“A New Covenant and a New Heart”
by John M. Drescher
scripture and meditation for March 24, 2012
read March 24, 2012

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