Thanking God

As we bring another week of Lent to a conclusion today, we notice in the Gospel, more and more of the plot against Jesus "thickening", as in the old line, "the plot thickens."  The inevitable is about to take place, the reason why he came to be one of us.  It must be thus so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled.  This is why he came. So rather than be appalled at the "politics" behind his death, or feel sorry for him, an innocent man condemned to death, we might spend some time these final days of Lent, thanking God for the gift of  this awesome act of love...Jesus laid down his life for us, after suffering rejection, disappointment, extreme physical pain leading to his ignominious and excruciating death on the cross.  We sometimes become so absorbed in our own aches and pains, pleading for fast, fast, fast relief, that we forget to thank Jesus for his sufferings, and while, we're at it, to thank the Father for the other countless blessings we receive each day.  Thank you Father.  Thank you Jesus!
Bro. Rene