The Man from Libya

I speak from experience, no one  purposely sets out to fall, stumble or fail. Even Jesus didn't carry the cross, alone. [Insert a deep breath here - sigh]. What makes us think we can schlep through life by ourselves? We need brothers & sisters like Simon of Cyrene, who made one brief yet significant appearance in human history - he came to help. Others could have done it, help carry Christ's cross. I suspect there were those present on that Good Friday, who had pity, voiced compassion, spoke words of mercy, but only Simon, father of Rufus, accepted being pressed into duty. It speaks volumes to the character of the man from modern day Libya. He was willing to get his hands dirty, risk injury and ridicule and be obvious.  Simon of Cyrene represents each and one of us, with whom Jesus shares His work and with whom Jesus becomes our partner in life’s sorrows and victories.  How willing are you to accept being pressed into duty?    #MetroLifeChurch #MinMChurch