Exodus
13:21 The LORD went in front
of them in a pillar of cloud by day, to lead them along the way, and in a
pillar of fire by night, to give them light, so that they might travel by day
and by night.
John
8:12: Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever
follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”
As a child I used to love attending the Good
Friday liturgy held in my local, Catholic, Church. The climax of this liturgy, for me, was the
reading of an ancient poem called the “Reproaches” where the poet, in the voice
of God, contrasts how God has treated His people and how we, in return, have
treated God. One of the laments remarks
that God led His people dry shod through the sea when they escaped Egypt but
now we have led him to Pilate’s court.
As we journey through Holy Week we reflect on how Jesus, the Light of
the World, was plunged into darkness. We
reflect on his despair on the cross when he cried out as he felt God had turned
his back on him, and we reflect on the times in our lives when we feel desolate
and are tempted to despair. We know that
Jesus’ journey does not end on Good Friday – neither does ours.
Lord Jesus, help
us when we are tempted to despair.
Help us to
hold on to your love for us,
Lift our
spirits, and help us live in the light of your love.
Amen.
Lee Battle,
Wilbraham St
Ninian’s
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