Someone recently asked me:

In the movie THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST, do you remember what Jesus does the first time he encountered the cross?

I had to answer “NO.”

I didn’t remember.

So I watched it again.

Now I will never forget it.

The first time he encountered the cross he embraces it. So much so that one of the thieves says to him:

Why do you embrace your cross you fool?

The answer?

• Because it was the Father’s will.
• Because it was the only way He’d ever spend forever with you and I.
• Because it was His course.

Jesus knew His course; do you know yours?

Here’s my related talk from Sunday when expounded on this idea. Download the mp3 (episode 48) via iTunes or my Podcast.

I asked the Lord to help me bring it loud and clear.

You be the judge.

Jesus had a death wish.

Do you have one too?