First Presbyterian Church Of Baton Rouge

Joseph of Arimathea was a member of the Sanhedrin council. For political reasons he had to keep his loyalty to Jesus hidden. So why did he risk his position to approach Pilate? Only love could have made him do it. All he cared about was honoring Jesus in his burial. Too late to speak. Too late to stop them. Lord, I tried to work quietly behind the scenes. But I was only protecting myself. For what? Without you, nothing I have matters. This world is dead to me. These positions a joke. I know I could not save you anyway, There were too many of them, But I ache to have tried harder. No more hiding! I will get you off that cross. Gently, with dignity that befits a king. I will save your body from the dogs and the gawkers. You shall have my burial place. I will tend your tattered form With all my love and care, With all the power at my disposal. Too late, I know, to save you But not too late to let them know I am yours, and I will love you forever.