Yvette's Whispers of Faith

Mary the mother of James, and Mary Magdalene and Salome bought spices and sat together preparing the spices.   It was very early when Mary Magdalene went into the kitchen and put everything together while she was putting the spices on the table, the other Mary and Salome can into the kitchen too.   ‘How did you sleep?’ Salome asked as she sat down on a chair near the table.   Looking at her both Mary’s said ‘Not at all’.   Picking up the dish with the spices the three women walked through the door and down the street toward the place where Jesus was buried.  On their way to the grave they experienced a violent earthquake.   An Angel of the Lord came down from heaven and going to the tomb rolled back the stone and sat on it.   His appearance was like lightning and his clothes were white as snow.   The guards were so afraid of him they shook and became like dead men. The three women, Mary the mother of James, Mary Magdalene and Salome saw...

Now Simon from Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus was on his way home.   Coming in from his business out in the country he wanted to get home in time for the celebration of the Feast.   The streets were packed people were pushing and shoving each other to see what was happening in front of them.   Simon pushed his way through he really was in a hurry and wanted to get out of the crowd as soon as possible.   Before he knew it one of the centurions grabbed him and pulled him into the group.    ‘Pick up the cross and carry it.’   The Centurion instructed Simon. ‘No, I am not going to do that what will my friends say if they see me carrying a cross.’   Simon protested as he pulled away from the Centurion.  ‘You will take up this cross and carry it for Jesus.   It isn’t open for decision.’ The Centurion said and pushed Simon. Simon had no choice in the matter and picked up the heavy cross.   They reached Gol...

‘It has been decided, the High Priest wants us to get rid of this man Jesus.’   The Chief Priest said to the elders and teachers.   ‘Come let us take Jesus to Pilot.’  As the teachers of the law, the Chief Priests and elders gathered they had Jesus brought with them to see Pilot.    Jesus walked with the crowd to Pilot and stood before him.   ‘Are you the king of the Jews?’ Pilot asked Jesus.   Looking at Pilot and the people gathered around them Jesus answered Pilot.   ‘Yes, it is as you say.’ Immediately the Chief Priest accused Jesus of many things.   So Pilot asked Jesus ‘Aren’t you going to answer?   See how many things they are accusing you of.’ Amazed that Jesus did not defend himself Pilot sat down for a moment.   It was customary to release a prisoner at the Feast for the people.   An insurrectionist named Barabbas was being held for murder during a riot.   The crowd came to Pilot and requested ...

Before the Sanhedrin The night was cold and the air seemed to be really icy.   The sky was clear and the moon shone brightly.   The High Priests and Chief Priests and elders with the congregation of men were sitting plotting against Jesus.   Judas had said, he would point them in the right direction; he would kiss Jesus in greeting. They could arrest him and do with him as they pleased. Jesus was still in conversation with one of the disciples when the crowd and Judas walked through the gates toward him.   Jesus looked at Judas as he walked up to him and greeted ‘Rabbi’ moving closer kissing Jesus on the cheek.   The men rushed Jesus with swords and clubs wanting to grab him.   In the rush one of the men with Jesus drew his sword and cut of the ear of one of the servants of the High Priest.    Jesus said ‘ am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs to capture me?   Every day I was with you, teachin...

The moon shone brightly and the stars were shine as brightly this evening, there were a number of people in the garden of Gethsemane.   I didn’t want to be exposed and hid behind the trees when I heard men talking not too far from where I stood.   Leaning in I saw a man, he looked familiar and I recognise his beautiful voice.   Ah, I believe it must be Jesus and with Him were a number of men.   I see Peter, James and John are in His Company this evening. Watching them I see that Jesus was speaking to them and then he turned and walked away from them, He seemed distressed and I can see he seems to be in earnest prayer.   Still hidden I stood and watched as Jesus finally got up and walked back to where He left the rest of His team.   On returning to them He found them all asleep.    Standing closer to hear what the conversation was all about I picked up that the Lord Jesus was truly distressed.   I hear Him saying to them ‘ My ...