Christ Speaks

In Pilate's hands,
my other self,
I see my Father's will.
Though Pilate is unjust,
he is the lawful governor
and he has power over me.

And so the Son of God obeys.

If I can bow to Pilate's
rule because this is my
Father's will, can you
refuse obedience to those
whom I place over you?

The First Station
Jesus is Condemned

I reply

My Jesus, Lord,
obedience cost you your life.
For me it costs an act of will
-- no more --
and yet how hard it is for me to bend.

Remove the blinders from my
eyes that I may see that it is
you whom I obey in all who govern me.

Lord, it is you.