The four gospels tell us of several people who were at the cross with Jesus during those final agonizing hours. Each of them is unique and provides us with many valuable lessons. In this series of posts, we will look at those who were near the cross of Jesus.
First, several women were present at Jesus’ crucifixion. In John 19:25, we learn that Jesus’ mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene were there. In Luke’s gospel, there are many unnamed women were present (see Luke 23:27, 49). Some of the women were those who had faithfully followed Jesus for a while (see Mark 15:40-41).
"Let us be faithful to an absent Lord. Let us live for Him who died for us."[1]
One lesson learned from these women is that they remained faithful to Jesus until the end. Unlike many others, they were faithful even when it was not easy. Following the Lord is not always easy, but we need to endeavor to remain faithful to Him until the end.[2]
Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the Bright and Morning Star Shed His beams around me. Fanny Crosby
Blessings,
Pastor Steven