Are You the King?
Very early in the morning, the leading priests, the older
Jewish leaders, the teachers of the law, and all the Jewish
council decided what to do with Jesus. They tied Jesus and
led him to Pilate, the governor. They gave Jesus to Pilate.
Pilate asked Jesus, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus
answered, "Yes, that is right."
-- Mark 15:1-2 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
What follows will be another sham trial and another travesty of
justice. Jesus was condemned to die by the Jewish high council and the
High Priest along with his priestly conspirators. Pilate has to approve
of the execution because the Jews could not carry out that sentence
without Roman approval. About the only truth that comes out of the
trial is Jesus' acceptance of Pilate's title for him -- King of the
Jews. Jesus is the king appointed by God. He will be recognized at
God's time and in God's way. He is still the reigning King of God's
people.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Father in heaven, according to your promise and your plan, Jesus is
King. We gladly accept him and praise him as our King. He will reign on
David's throne forever and ever. While we hate that the price of his
kingship was so high, we are thrilled that he is our Lord and the King
of glory and that he will reign forever and ever. Amen.
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