1 Jesus is Condemned

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 to obedience
to those whom I place over you?

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