I am not a "set in concrete" Christian, but one who is akin to a good judge, operating under the Spirit of the Law and not blindly following the Letter of the Law.
I am open to the allegorical lessons that Jesus gave in his many sermons and not the literal interpretations placed on Biblical events by so many men after Jesus' Ascension. Their words are not of God, but are the foggy thoughts of unclear minds or words chosen to empower hidden political agendas.
Sadly we do see this also in religions other than Christianity, and so we continue to perpetuate and rationalise Man's cruelty to his fellow man in the name of God.
Easter is a time of faith and renewal. The Easter message for Christians is unequivocal and unchangeable. It is a beacon for our faith in Christ and what He has achieved for us. It is a time to forgive also and to move onward into the New Year with hope for Mankind.
None of that stops me from thinking what if.......... and playing with the consequences a little.... :-)
IF CHRIST HAD LIVED A LONGER TIME AS MORTAL MAN
If Christ had lived a longer time as mortal man,
What lines would etch His face as Time grinds sand from rock?
Would wrinkles round His blessed mouth reveal the grace
His smile bestowed upon the members of His flock?
Would furrows on His brow bear witness to the pain
He felt whilst Man's inhuman acts did cause Him shock?
If Christ had lived a longer time as mortal man,
What silver strands would shine as halos on His head,
Reflecting wisdom far beyond His mortal years
That gifts to men their lasting feast of daily bread?
What flecks of white would season through His manly beard
The words of hope and guidance carried on His breath?
If Christ had lived a longer time as mortal man,
What earthly toll would show upon those miracle hands?
Would sinew, vein and roughened skin all tell a tale
Of humble fashioning of timber from the land?
A stool or cabinet, reward to kindly host
From Fisherman of men, by Galilean sands?
If Christ had lived a longer time as mortal man,
He still would be betrayed to face that bitter end.
Golgotha yet would witness all of His travail
And Jesus would still die upon that cross of men.
His love and sacrifice for us would still beat Death
And bring us, joyful, back to God. And so, Amen!
© Kim Randell
