Matthew 27:32 (ESV)
"As they
went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to
carry his cross.”
Father as I think about this passage and consider
this man Simon I marvel at his unique honor and incredible privilege to help
carry the cross of Christ. In doing this, though so reluctantly, he stands
alone in history as the only one to serve the Savior in this way.
On Simon’s garment, arms and hands must have been blood
from Jesus’ lacerated back which dripped from the cross prior to Simon shifting
it to his shoulders. What was an infamous moment for Simon became glorious for
all time. The emotions Simon felt as he carried the cross must have nearly
overwhelmed him. And I am sure that as he thought back, later in life on this
sacred event, he must have bowed in humility and worship of such a holy
memory.
Christ’s cross became Simons cross as it does for
all of Jesus followers. And Father may we say with the Apostle Paul: “….God
forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ…” Galatians 6:14 (KJV) Yes Father
it was a glorious cross Simon carried and a glorious cross we serve because of
the Glorious Christ who sacrificed his life for us on it.
Amen
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