Ash Wednesday allows us to step back and prepare to journey with Jesus to the cross. We realize that we are sinners and without God's gift doomed to the dark valley of death. As the ashes were placed on my forehead I thought of all the bad things I have done, and said while I tried to live this life on my own. But the great thing is that we know the end of the story. We are not worthy of His gift. Can you imagine Barabbas and how he felt. He committed a crime and was being punished for his deeds and next to him was this man who was not a criminal but was willing to give His life because God demanded it. The following is a poem which might give some insight into Barabbas and his feelings as he went free and this blameless man took his place. This lent may we all remember our sin and helplessness. May we realize that Jesus came to be our eternal offering.
Forgive them Father.
I am but a thief
set free by them,
Passover my saving grace.
"The King of the Jews
crucify him."
Ignorantly echoed forth.
Climbing Golgotha
the cross His load
tap, tap, tap three nails in place.
The King of the Jews
titled by them
hangs as soldiers cast their lots.
Forgive them Father
I hear Him say
For they know not what they do.
I am Barabbas
set free by Him,
Jesus Christ, my saving grace.
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