Let us pray: Gracious and eternal God, we come to you this day seeking to have your Holy Spirit lead us as we enter the week which is called "holy." May we in these moments deepen our faith and draw closer to Jesus as we reflect upon what he has done for us. In his precious name we pray. Amen.

We have sung together "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?" The words of this old and familiar hymn give us reason to pause and consider the meaning of Christ's sacrifice for us as he gave his all so that we may be freed from the sin and guilt that plague our lives and keep us from being all that we can be.

But the truth of the matter is that no, we were not there when they crucified our Lord. We were not there to witness people lining the streets, waving palms, laying down their coats for …