As we move towards Saturday, and the great privilege of participating in a peaceful democracy, this article is a helpful aid in thinking through your vote:
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Matthew 27:1-31
As I have read this passage, there is a magnificence about the intent and faithfulness of Jesus. He stands, alone, , rejected, despised, and everything swirls around him. And he speaks so little, yet what he speaks focusses our attention on 'reactions' to him. We see the religious and political leaders use him, and manipulate circumstances, even as they know the truth. We see the crowd led and misguided, willingly. We see the irrational fear of Pilate's wife, even as she knows the truth. And we see Barabbas go free even as he stands guilty and deserving of death.
What do we make of Jesus? How do we see Jesus? How do we respond to Jesus?
Prayer:
Father, thank you for the glorious uniqueness of your Son. Amen.
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Matthew 27:1-31
Judas is 'full of remorse' - and this is a statement open to interpretation. The phrase is used of God when he 'regrets' something... and so we need to be careful in our swift condemnation of Judas here. That being said, he is condemned because of the words of Jesus at the Last Supper.
Why was Judas so upset that Jesus had been condemned? What other outcome could he have possibly hoped for?
It is a tragic scene - and we are reminded that the plans of God work best, better than any human plans. Judas seems to have had his own plans, but they fail; and yet, as they fail, God's plan succeeds, and sin is beaten!
Prayer:
Father, help us to desire and pursue your plans first. Amen.
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