Nail Him to a Cross

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This beautiful cross made by the Navajo Indians in Taos, NM
was created from pearl, ivory and turquoise and belongs to a friend of mine.

April 15
"Pilate asked them, 'What am I to do with Jesus, who is called the Messiah?' They all yelled, 'Nail him to a cross!'  Pilate answered, 'But what crime has he done?'  'Nail him to a cross!' they yelled even louder."  Matthew 27:22-23

Oh, this passage disturbs me on various levels.
#1 Whenever I read "What am I to do with Jesus?" I stop in my tracks and personally ponder and ponder my response.

#2 "Nail him to a cross!"  Am I swayed by the emotions of a crowd?  Negativity and complaining are contagious. Maybe I'm not yelling, but my silence can speak volumes.
"Stand up, stand up for Jesus!"



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