Please read the Scripture passage before the homily.
A common sight in ancient Israel was a Jewish person crucified by Roman authorities. The average person recognized the pain and shame of crucifixion. Crucifixion was no ordinary execution, but a very public, painful, long procedure that affected the one executed, the family of that person and the whole Jewish population.
Only those willing to go as far as crucifixion for the sake of Jesus would be worthy of Jesus and could find life beyond death.
Jesus said that some of those standing with him would not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in glory.
Does this mean seeing Jesus risen from the dead.? It could mean this. Does it mean Jesus coming in glory on the last day? I could mean this.
When we are committed to following the Lord even beyond life, we are promised life and the sight of Jesus in his glory. The promise transcends time and energy. It is valid for ever. The promise is part of the everlasting oneness, stability, and power of God’s unique eternity: it is always being fulfilled in ways beyond our understanding.
Very common was crucifixion to the people of Jesus’ time and milieu. More common is the promise to live with the Son of Man when he comes in his glory.