No Never Alone

The barrier that separated man and God was the temple veil. At the time of his sixth statement, the veil was rent in twain from top to bottom. The barrier between God and man has been removed and has now given access to God.

The fifth statement from the cross is not one of defeat but one of victory. He will now utter the words that will demonstrate that he was receiving the condemnation of sin upon himself in order that those that trust in him would never be separated from the love of God.

All things having been fulfilled Jesus will now utter the fourth saying from the cross. Nothing could be done until he was ready and he that knew no sin would become sin for us that we might become the righteousness of God in him.

The third saying from the cross is when Jesus addresses his mother and his apostle John. He would take responsibility for her earthly care as well as her eternal needs in giving his life for Mary but also for everyone that would call upon him.

Third saying from the cross and Jesus will let Mary know that John will now take his place as her son and He will take her place

and take her sin and the sin of the world upon Himself.

Three crosses on Calvary and two malefactors between the Messiah. One mocks and rails on Jesus while the other recognizes who He is and seeks favor. This is the second saying from the cross.

The following Sunday will be the highlight of the Christian calendar and we will celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. It is however important that before we recognize the resurrection we must understand the atonement. The seven sayings from the cross begins with "Father forgive them for they know not what they do".

Jesus triumphant entry was met by individuals that cut down branches and threw their clothing in the way and rejoiced that their long awaited Messiah had arrived. He came on the back of a colt that had never been ridden.

Zacchaeus was a man that knew he had one opportunity to see and hear Jesus. He did not let any obstacles stand in the way of him being able to see and hear Jesus. How determined are you to know and be known by Jesus?

There are times that we are so close to a break through and victory and yet at the same time we are so far away. This is caused by looking in the wrong direction, not listening or simple disobedience.