Twenty-one

The ancient Hebrews were so tied by tradition they couldn't recognize the Messiah when he was right there in front of them,
and he was crucified.

The disciples, who walked and worked with the Christ were very afraid of him; they hoped, but they also doubted,
and he was crucified.

The common people mobbed him, showed him their sicknesses and sores, and they threw down an aisle of palms for him and sang to him,
and he was crucified.

His family was embarrased, and stood outside, and wished he'd come home,
and he was crucified.

Would we crucify Jesus today? It's not a rhetorical question for the mind to play with.

I believe,
We are each born with a body, a mind, a soul and a handful of nails.

I believe,
When a man dies, no one has ever found any nails left,
clutched in his hands,
or stuffed in his pockets.