Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Planning Wednesday

According to most chronological re-creations of the Passion Week, not much happened on Wednesday. In fact, we don't know of any specific events that definitely fell on Wednesday (although, there is a school of thought that actually places the crucifixion on this day). So what do you think was going on?

I think everyone was planning.

The chief priests, scribes, pharisees, etc were planning a way to eliminate Jesus. Parts of the crowd were probably planning what they'd do with their new-found political freedom Jesus was assumed to be on the verge of providing. The disciples were planning to follow Jesus even if it meant death. Judas was planning on betraying Christ. Satan was planning a victory party. Jesus, of course, was planning to die and rise again 3 days later.

The best laid plans of mice and men...

Only Christ had His plans work out long-term. Everyone else had incredibly short-term success. Makes me wonder why I'd ever try planning apart from Christ. If I want long-term success, I want to go the way of Christ.

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