Crucifixion Protocol

Part of crucifixion protocol was having the victim carry the cross to the place where he would be nailed to it. In addition to this humiliation on the way to Golgotha, Jesus felt the weight of that cross plus the weight of responsibility that bore down on his shoulders. He felt the overwhelming burden of having everyone depending on him for what only he could do for them.

On occasion we have responsibilities that only we can take care of. By fulfilling the momentous role that the Father assigned him, Christ spurs on Christians to make sure we carry through like he did.