![]() ![]() In fact, Jesus chose the time and the place for His rendezvous with Death. Jesus has a rendezvous with Death, and He will not fail that rendezvous. Jesus’ victory would mean that that fight would never be fought again. This battle would be finished on a hill just outside Jerusalem’s gates, and it would be all out war against sin, death, the devil, and the grave. There within Jerusalem’s walls Jesus would endure plotting and betrayal. This epic battle would take place within the city walls of Jerusalem. Seated on the colt of a donkey, He comes to take on the sins of the world and do battle with Satan, sin, death, and the grave. On Palm Sunday He enters Jerusalem in humble majesty and focused purpose. ![]() Holy Week is Jesus’ rendezvous with death. He will either emerge victorious, or he will die, but his death will contribute to a greater goal and a greater good. So he promises that he will not fail his rendezvous with Death. He makes his rendezvous with death, a matter of honor and duty. This World War, was to be the war to end all wars and defeat was not an option. ![]() Though the poem’s narrator regrets leaving behind life’s pleasures and love, he faces death unafraid. It tells of the expected meeting between the narrator and Death. When Spring brings back blue days and fair.Īlan Seeger’s poem “I Have a Rendezvous with Death,” was written in the trenches of WWI. When Spring comes back with rustling shade ![]()
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