We now begin one of the most – if not THE most – special weeks of the year. Holy Week shows us God’s plan spelled out. We see the culmination of the Gospel in all its glory and mystery funneled into 7 days. The full human-ness of Jesus is put on a donkey, hailed in the streets as the King and then nailed to a cross.
But then, in the same week we see the fullness of God displayed in the resurrection and an empty tomb. Colossians 1:19-20 tells us Jesus was not only human but is also fully God –
For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
It was a dark week with a light at the end of the tunnel. But as we enter into this most Holy of weeks, don’t focus on the light with no attention to the dark – don’t rush past the cross on the way to the empty tomb. Stop at the foot of the cross and observe the sacrifice – observe the love – observe the perseverance – observe the grace.
Make space to reflect this week.
Clay in the Hands 
I’ve been more reflective than ever this year. Thanks for pointing the way.
Thank you for sharing this encouragement. I am always humbled when God uses my thoughts in the lives of others.