The son of man must be lifted up.
As Moses lifted up the servant in the desert.
And he must drink death’s cup.
After enduring grievous hurt.

Christ chose annihilation.
Latin, Annihilatus reduced to nothing.
An utter and complete cessation.
But still in death’s ante chamber, loving.

No cross
No crucifixion.
No loss.
No benediction.

This is our story.
And the way to glory.

……..

What leads to new life

It’s Annihilation

If it’s on the cross

……..

See John 3 : 13-17