Every pastor I know stresses a little (or a lot) in the preparation for Holy Week. Partly due to the added services, partly owing to anticipated crowds, partly stemming from elevated expectations, we all seem to sense an extra urgency during these days.
There's someting ironically appropriate about unusual urgency at Holy Week; Jesus surely sensed it as well. His execution drawing near, he had so much left to do, and so little time left to do it. For Jesus, to "live like you are dying" meant teaching a few more gatherings, spending one more day with those dear friends in Bethany, having one last dinner with the inner circle, and spending some precious moments in deep reflection and prayer.
Life is short. A certain urgency is appropriate in allocating your time and energy. But don't let the urgency rob you of the significance each day holds. Take your time; it was offered you as a gift. Spend it well and fully and wisely.
On occassion, you may need to remind me to do the same.
-- Brother Tom
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