Seven last words of Jesus

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they’re doing.”

Wow! A display of the supernatural character of Jesus Christ amid crisis. It’s extraordinary to release forgiveness to your oppressors in the middle of the struggle. The enemies were ruthless and barbaric who did not merit an ounce of benevolence. They were covetous lovers of fame and power insecure of their social standing and authority which led them to bring Jesus to judgment. A bunch of mindless mislead mockers who acted as the jury and shouted crucify him. A platoon of full armored soldiers who inflected savagery hung him on the cross and mangled his body.

The natural way when you’re vested with power and authority for a mission to save people is to clear the way and demolish every adversary. But Jesus Christ did the supernatural way, he chose to reconcile with reality and released forgiveness, then rested to the Father Almighty.

Hanging on the cross agonizing from severe pain, his mind, soul, and spirit were still stifled on his purpose. He was sent by the Father to love, to redeem, and to save, hence, he uttered the words, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

There are three noticeable thoughts from the statement;

1. Invocation:  Father – Jesus invoked his authority. (Father you have sent me with a mission order).
2. Petition: Forgive them – Jesus complied with his mission. (Here I am in the middle of my mission as mandated).
3. Justification: For they do not know what they are doing – Father they’re innocent, they acted unwittingly, the judge decided out of pressure, the high priests were blinded by their insecurities, the soldiers were just following orders, and the masses were deceived.

Relative to our present situation:

The world is in severe crisis due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Our government particularly the President is vested with power and authority to lead the people in resolving the crisis. Our government actions and programs up to the implementation phase are doing very well, far above par compared to the other countries around the world. It even gets praise from other world leaders.

Unfortunately, from our surroundings, there are government adversaries similar to Pharisees in Jewish council blinded by their insecurities and love of power. Some people were deceived and pressured due to poverty, they dread when there’s nothing to dread, and few who mindlessly mock our government authority, uttering the ruin of the President. And among them are the icons of traditional politicians masquerading as leaders sitting at their throne of power and influence. They are self blindfold stubborn brats that don’t merit any benefits from the government.

The President is very gracious in leading the government actions in resolving the crisis arising from the COVID 19 pandemic. He set aside politics, a bit tolerant of critics and patient to defiant. Although his tongue is stinky, his actions were very calculated and factual. His mind is focused on the success of the government efforts against COVID 19 sidetracking adversaries. Just like Jesus did, “Focus on the Job”. God bless our Nation Philippines.

Prayer:

We beseech you oh God, heal the world from the COVID 19 pandemic, especially our country, the Philippines. Please guide our leaders in their fight against COVID 19 pandemic and search the heart of our people especially those uncooperative. Apply your righteous power in every way that our COVID 19 warriors are undertaking to defeat the pandemic. Put on your protective shield unto our front line warriors. Empower the medical researchers and scientists to produce medicine and vaccines for COVID 19 disease. Strengthen the logistical support for the battle against the COVID 19 pandemic.

Almighty God, please set the world free from COVID 19 disease especially the Philippines. Make Davao City the epicenter of your healing power, President Rodrigo R. Duterte, and Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio as the vessel of your mercy and grace, your power flow through them. We pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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