Scripture & Reflection: Sunday 29th March - Palm Sunday - and for the week ahead:
Scripture:
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death - even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:5-9)Reflection:
As people celebrated Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, he knew their cheers of “Hosanna” would turn to “Crucify”; he knew what lay ahead of him. Richard Vautrey, a GP, and President of the Royal College of General Practitioners and a former Vice-President of the British Methodist Conference, wrote:
‘Patients who know they are going to die often have a very different outlook on life. They make the most of every precious day. Yes, they prepare, and put their affairs in order, but many also compile bucket lists of exciting and challenging things to do while they have the strength and energy to do them. They do things they never thought themselves capable of.’ (Methodist Recorder 20 June, 2014).
Jesus continued teaching, healing and helping others. I wonder whether we are making the most of the time we have, however young or old, well or ill we are? How might we celebrate with our friends? How might we teach or heal, inspire or help others – or pray - in whatever time we have?
Revd David