Station 7 – Jesus Bears the Cross

Carrying the cross by himself, he went to the place called Place of the Skull.— John 19:17

Jesus is handed the cross—the very instrument of His execution—and He carries it Himself. Each step is heavy, each breath painful, yet He continues forward.

The cross is not only a symbol of death, but of obedience. Jesus willingly shoulders the burden placed before Him. He does not turn back.

This station reminds us that following Jesus may require carrying weight we did not choose. Still, Jesus goes first, showing us the way of faithful endurance.

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