Also, if the Rufus mentioned in Romans is the same son of Simon mentioned in Mark, then parents take note: what your children see you do will greatly affect their walk with God later in life. They will learn about taking up the cross by watching you as you carry yours.

Finally, could it be that Simon of Cyrene became one of those who ministered in Acts 11? If so, I can think of no better place to begin a ministry, than to pick up the cross of Christ, and follow Him to Calvary.

And this is part of what I learned when I fell into the Bible.

Photo by Eva Marie Everson. Eva Marie Everson is the author of Shadow of Dreams & Summon the Shadows and an award-winning national speaker.  She can be contacted for comments or for speaking engagement bookings at Bridegroomsbride@aol.com

Other Articles in This Series:

Part 5: The Sea of Galilee

Part 4: Ruth - Gleaning in the the Fields of Jesus

Part 3 -- Mt. Tabor; Above All, Jesus!

Part 2: Mary's Well

Falling into the Bible: The Ancient City of Hazor