Yesterday, we celebrated Mother's Day. As Jeremy and I were talking, I expressed to him one of my the greatest fear prior to having Jocelyn was that I would have to bury my child, prematurely. And--that got me to thinking about Mary having to bury her only Son and write His obituary. How could she grieve and celebrate his life at the same time? What would she say that would capture the tremendous life, her Son lived. And then have to clean Him up and bury Him?? I would imagine, it would look like this:
Jesus-- Son of Nazareth (Emmanuel)
Sunrise: December 25 B.C.---Sunset: April 4 A.D.
Jesus, Son of Nazareth (Emmanuel-- God is with us) was born on a cool night, under the stars upon humble beginnings. Born to the Virgin Mary and The Holy Spirit and reared by Joseph, Jesus was a special baby. Guests from far and wide came to celebrate His birth-- as it was a such a joyous occasion.
As a child, He spent many days and nights reading, listening and praying. From the moment He entered the world, He was full of light and stayed away from temptations and the tricks of the enemy.
Jesus was a great friend. He knew He wanted only best friends, so He specifically prayed for His friends-- not only based on characteristics, but because of how their actions would impact His life. Along with His 12 friends, He possessed qualities of leadership, faith and service to All. He was a man of faith, walking on water and a man of great resources-- when He fed 5,000 with 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread or when He turned water into wine at the wedding. Jesus was not only a man of wisdom, He was a man of few but encouraging words.
Jesus loved everyone! The sinner, the liar, the thief, the betrayer, the
doubter, You. He was a man who unconditionally loved everyone He knew
and didn't know!
Being a Man of great sacrifice-- Jesus listened to God often and knew His time on this earth was short. As He prepared His last meal, Jesus sought time by Himself to watch and pray. Taking time for rest was a great source of strength for Him.
Jesus departed this life on Friday evening after suffering a short time. While His death was brutal-- His sacrifice is life-changing.
He lives behind His mother, Mary (Joseph); 12 friends; Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James A., Simon (Zealot), Judas & Judas Iscariot (who met an untimely death), Matthias. Other relatives and close friends include Elizabeth, Mary Magdalene and the thief. Ultimately, Jesus has several loved ones that He left behind.
Internment-- The Tomb
RETRACTION: BUT-- THAT'S NOT HOW THE STORY ENDED!!! HE AROSE!!
Jesus has arisen- it is a miracle! My Son, died and rose for You and I!! While I no longer physically can touch Him-- He is always around. He Lives in Me! I am so grateful! God Bless You! ~Mary
Thankful for Mary's faith,
~Mrs. G
