'That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; of Christ love…’ Eph 3:17-19a
In one sense, there’s nothing special about “Holy Week.” Just another sequence of eight days each spring - nothing is intrinsically holy about this Sunday to Sunday. Paul, for one, would be quite happy for us to partake, or not. “One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind” (Rom 14:5).
While not an obligation, it’s an opportunity to walk as a bride with her Bridegroom through the most important week in the history of the world. While not mandating the observance, the (N.T.) does give us indirect reason if we’re looking for it. The final eight of Matthew’s 28 chapters are given to this one week, along with the last six of Mark’s sixteen and the final six of Luke’s 24. Most significant, though, is John. Ten of the Gospel’s 21 chapters - essentially half - deal with the final week of our Lord’s life, His betrayal, His trials, His crucifixion, and His triumphant resurrection. Even Acts, returns to the events of Holy Week with frequency.
Jesus’s step-by-step journey to Golgotha is a glowing revelation of the extent of His love; He loved us “to the uttermost” (Jn 13:1) in going all the way to the cross.
The breadth, length, depth and height of Jesus love is unmeasurable, but it is a dimension we can dwell in. Doing so, makes this week personal and powerful… HSAY
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