In this week's episode, I reflect on the centrality of the cross in the life of a disciple. Here is the poem I share: I can see Jesus carrying his cross all alone,
 He took on our flesh so far from his rightful throne. 
 Disregarded his name
, He embraced the cross
 And its shame
 To save the lost. He’s the Son of God, carrying the sins of the world   I can see Jesus wearing a crown made of thorns,
 In the anguish of death, feeling humanity’s scorn.
 His Father’s will to obey
 He died on the tree
 To set us free 
 And show the way. He’s the Son of God, healing all the pain of the world.   I can see Jesus crying to all “It is done,”
 Creation’s redeemer, our Lord God’s victory won.
 The offer is made
 The price has been paid 
 To give us life
 And end all strife. He’s the Son of God, still reaching out to us everyday.
 He’s the Son of God, still reaching out to us everyday.   So see through the pain 
 The means to true gain
 For its true
 He died for you. He’s the Son of God, carrying the sins of the world.
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