What did God say about the cross? Was there a conversation in heaven?
A long time ago...long before the day came. Maybe they stood in heaven, looking out over the universe they'd made. I imagine a quiet moment between Father and Son contemplating all that was to come, like the breath before the plunge.
Jesus knew, of that I’m sure. But I can't help but wonder what the Father said to his Son.
Maybe it was simple. No need for a conversation because Jesus already knew. Maybe Jesus put his hand on his Father's shoulder and simply reassured his Father, “Don’t worry Dad. I’ll do it.” And God just nodded and looked proudly at his Son.
Maybe it was simple. No need for a conversation because Jesus already knew. Maybe Jesus put his hand on his Father's shoulder and simply reassured his Father, “Don’t worry Dad. I’ll do it.” And God just nodded and looked proudly at his Son.
Or maybe God thought out loud about his plan. Posing all the big questions, all the concerns. Vocalizing all the pieces of the plan, just to make sure they both understood. Which Jesus knew of course, but he listened anyway.
I like to think God simply said, “You know what we have to do.” And Jesus simply nodded and humbly said, “I’ll do it.”
And then they lapse into comfortable silence, looking out over the humanity they love.
