September 14, 2023

Reflection

A  TEAR

 

A tear ran down Jesus’ cheek –

on that day – on that cross. Jesus

wondered what that was all about.

His time was always about others –

so what was this about? He looked

to his left. He looked to his right.

It was the other thief. He couldn’t

cry. He couldn’t let go. He couldn’t

say a word of hope to his wife below.

And Jesus couldn’t catch his eye

like he caught the thoughts of

the other thief on his other side –

on that day – on that cross. Jesus ….

 

© Reflections, Andy Costello