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John 19:23-27 (KJV) Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did. Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
They all had reasons to be there that day.
For the Roman soldiers, it was just another day at work.
The two criminals on the cross knew the consequence of their sins.
Jesus' mother, aunt, John the Beloved, and Mary Magdalene stood close by.
God's precious Son held a place of honor.
There was an empty spot. One person didn't bother to show up--which was ironic because they were the reason everyone was there.
It was me.
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Notable Quote:
"Our old history ends with the cross; our new history begins with the resurrection."--Watchman Nee
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