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James Kraft
When we study all of this in detail we cannot begin to see all that is there.
But, as we see Jesus fall on His face in the dirt not being able to carry His own cross in His humanity, I am reminded of times in my life where I have been overwhelmed by the cross I had to carry and also fell with the weight of it. When we get to the end of ourselves and have no hope to go on Jesus is there to take our burden. I do not believe we get to choose our own crosses but do have to take them up willingly by faith. If we should not
praise Him the rocks would cry out.
Barbara Wilson
Amen, and amen.