On Good Friday, as well as Earth Day
Jesus walked through the streets of the city with Simon carrying the cross he was too weak to bear. Past the crowds of people, some who were cheering, and many who were staring in disbelief. It was a crucifixion day like many others in those times except that day there were more people following the path of the accused. They had heard the message and seen the miracles. Something bigger was happening then, but they did not understand this yet.
Bigger things
are happening in our world today.
Many of these people who came out may have been cautious of being involved. Many more stayed away. Followers of Jesus were putting their lives in danger by identifying publicly with such a controversial person who challenged the world order as it was understood in the days of the Roman Empire.
Challenging the
establishment with ideas of acceptance, equality, forgiveness, human dignity,
personal freedom and quality of life improvement for all was a dangerous
proposal in those days.
I have discovered that these historical writings hold many meaningful
messages for our modern wired world. The work that Jesus did as a teacher and
counselor through his words and the actions in his life in his day, have meaning
to me today.
The teaching and life of Jesus is revealed and understood when I read the the Four Books of the Gospel, the New Testament books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John,
I I have also enjoyed
reading the Book of Proverbs, where we can read
the proverbial wisdom of King Solomon.
The messages and examples
Jesus and King Solomon left us to
consider are clear to me. I have a
choice to make, just like every person who has the opportunity learn about the life of Jesus.
I can choose to make the
right choices when they are presented to me as I live in my community of the
world around me . To work for the betterment of my world and the improvement of
the conditions that affect struggling people in my community.
As I live my life I find
direction and strength in times of decision by understanding the messages that
Jesus provided. I have hope and
faith in the world community. A place
that exists today and a place that
will become the future.
Our community is growing.
I seek to be more connected and aware of these, and other opportunities for
social action and positive change in our world:
1) Adults and Children
struggling with hunger, debt, lack of opportunity, lack of education, lack of
clean water and clean air, here in the USA and beyond.
2) People struggling with
lack of physical and financial security in their homes, lives and communities
across the world due to personal and political ambitions here in the United
States and beyond.
3) People who have not
received the benefits of medical progress because of delivery costs here in the
United States and beyond.
4) People burdened with
the costs of war and crime that take money away from
the betterment of life as we know it, here in
the United States and beyond.
5) People who live in a
world community that needs a sustainable energy, food
and a global life preservation plan that promises children at least
another 2000 years of opportunity and growth for all mankind.
6) People who do not have
the personal freedoms of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness because of
where they were born, and the decisions of their leaders.
We do not own the earth, we borrow it from our children. As a sustainable community we must make decisions that will be looked upon with gratitude by the seventh generation from today.
This reenactment action is an expression of my life philosophy and personal compass.
My personal business website is offered and used as a platform from which I may share my dreams and ideals of a stronger, sustainable and connected community.
A community that exists here in my neighborhood and across the lands we share as a common people. A community connected by technology and dreams for a better tomorrow, guided by the faith and wisdom of those who came before us.