The soldiers grew bored of Jesus continuously tiring from the weight of the cross. So they picked out a random bystander to help out. Simon was an ordinary man from a distant land called Cyrene. He had no business in Jerusalem and had just decided to watch the execution about to take place. But as a humble citizen, he had agreed when the soldiers ordered him to carry the cross for Jesus.
Jesus silently thanked Simon when he had aided him. After such an experience, Simon had a change of heart and became a devoted follower as well.
Jesus silently thanked Simon when he had aided him. After such an experience, Simon had a change of heart and became a devoted follower as well.