Jesus and disciples gathered for the Last Supper. He raised a loaf of bread and cup of wine, gave thanks and shared it. In doing so, he affirmed the gift of humanity and announced forgiveness of sin, even for women and children that were present but not recognized in scripture.
Jesus transitions to the Garden of Gethsemane where he tells Peter, James and John to “stay awake” as he goes up Mt. Sinai, to grieve, “even to death.” He wrestles with his calling, questions God’s presence and returns to find the disciples unable to keep watch in midnight hour.
Today we should observe this moment in solemn silence. Reflections over ‘hymns’ that get us through, ‘Gardens of Gethsemane’ that force us into vast vulnerability and lonely moments this work will leave us asking God, “Where in the hell are you?”
Wrestle in the spirit. Question God’s presence. Challenge those who’ve been called to keep watch but instead bc they’re drunk with the wines of the world, they fall and stay asleep. All things will work together for your good, yes. But first they’ll piss you off. #MaundyThursday
Our despair in darkness during #HolyWeek is just as necessary as our ‘celebration’ of Calvary. Don’t rush pass this moment of lament, frustration, and anxiety. Many are grieving right now and part of the good news is that THAT is okay. #MaundyThursday 
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