Thoughts on Good Friday

The crucifixion seems like an odd way

For god to save the world.

I can think of many other ways God could have done it…

So why this way?

Why the cross?

The cross that is such a ridiculous plan that Paul called it a scandal

It may be odd, but when I think of the cross I think of an AA meeting.  If you’ve ever been to one you know that it is like.  An AA meeting is a room full of people who are done pretending.  There are no facades, there is not acting.  And it is overwhelmingly powerful.  Everybody in that room is in recovery and they all know each other’s games.  You are there because you have hit bottom, at least most of the time, and you need others who know how it feels.

Ann Lamott says that the most powerful sermon in the world is two words:  me too

The cross, in a way is God saying, me too.

I am with you, all the way

Not partially

Not is an abridged manner

I am with you all the way

All the way through pain, rejection, loneliness,

Sin, alienation, ridicule, and yes, death

Me too

When you are struggling

When you are hurting

Wounded, imping, doubting

Questioning , barely hanging on

Moments away from another failure

God says, me too

And we know, because of the crucifixion

That those words are true.