Be ready. You never know how a moment can change your life.
Simon was on his way in from the country and the Roman soldiers were leading Jesus out. In the very moment; the intersection of Simon's and Jesus's paths crossing, there was a forever change. It tells us that Simon was not given a choice of carrying the cross, but in reality he did have a choice. He could have chosen to carry the cross or perhaps be killed for choosing not to. There was no prep. He probably didn't dress for "carrying a cross." But nevertheless, that's exactly where he found himself.
I'm not sure what Simon thought about it in the midst of it all, but I can imagine on the backside of it he saw the privilege he was afforded to have an active role in his life story. Jesus was choosing to die on the cross so he could live and Simon got to carry the cross part of the way.
How are you choosing to carry your cross?
Remember Wednesdays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm you can come and visit the Stations of the Cross at Fellowship North. Also, from 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm there is reflection time and from 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm there is prayer time.
Here is a link to Station 5 and Station 6

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