JESUS' "AHA!" MOMENT

Here are some interior monologues by Jesus just at the moment when he came up out of the Jordan after being baptized by John. He sees the dove and hears the voice from heaven saying, "This is my beloved son. Listen to him" These latter words are a citation from Is 42:1, and Jesus recognizes them as being about the mysterious "Suffering Servant" who will suffer for his people. The assignment is to write about Jesus's reaction, his "Aha! moment."

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

My Moment of Truth

Huh…? Um… Hmm. Why, do I feel a powerful force upon me? Could it be-- no. It can’t be. 

Wait! Yes it can be. Hmm..? Could it be that You have chosen me… Abba? No no, I’m just 

being silly. Oh my, my hands are trembling.. Could it be that Yahweh is trying to speak to

me? Why are all these people staring at me- do I have something on my face? What if

people think I’m a false prophet-- well I don’t care… Yes I do… No I don’t. Ugh! This is

frustrating. Could it be partially true? Aha! I think I’m starting to understand. I could be the

Chosen One. Right..? Am I the one people talk about in the scriptures?… The coming of

Yahweh’s son is me. Yes! This could be possible. With Him anything is possible. I am here

to save my brothers and sisters-- hope I don’t sound too pompous about myself… Yet I am

still confused on why me… Ah! Yes… He must be pleased with me. Maybe it’s because i’m

humble..? My mission here is to be a suffering servant who would save his people-- seems

a bit harsh on me. Will You help me in this journey-- Will You give me the strength to fulfill

my mission? Yes! I knew it-- or at least now I do… I am Your Son, Your beloved son. This

isn't going to be easy-- well, maybe it will be...

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