“The RoseBouquet”

Today is Good Friday, and I would like to wish you and your loved ones a Blessed Easter time. May you take much joy from the thought that Jesus suffered all that He went through for you. By faith you and I are free of every sin and guilt we have ever carried! But not only that - Jesus also rose again, so that we may share in His new eternal life too! Amazing Grace, isn’t it?

If you have been following in your Bible, you’ll notice that we are nearing the end of Matthew. There are only five more devotional studies left for next week. I do have other studies but they are not ready yet, and I’m in the midst of a packing and moving period in my life, so I will have to let you know when they will start up again on a daily basis. Perhaps in June.

This was the quiz to end all quizzing from the Pharisees. While they were still gathered near Him, Jesus asked them a question. “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?”

Studying up on the Messiah (Christ is the Greek name of same), was their main occupation and purpose. They had an immediate answer ready. Their Messiah would be a son of King David.

But Jesus knew there was more to it. He quoted Psalm 110:1, which is a Psalm David wrote, and in which he says, “The LORD says to my Lord;..” He asked them why that was. No doubt Jesus knew the Pharisees had puzzled over that long and often.

It certainly appears that God, represented by the full capitals in LORD, is speaking to David’s Son, the Messiah or Christ to come, and is addressing Him as Lord. This implies that the son of David, (Lord), is also the Son of God, (LORD).

It turns out no one of them dared answer Him. From that day on, they didn’t ask Jesus any more questions. Don’t we sometimes wish we could shut up our accusers with just the right retort or question? Jesus had the ultimate skill in this.

That doesn’t mean His questions were all rhetoric or slight of tongue. He always spoke the truth. So His question is still valid to us today; whose Son is the Christ? Or, in today’s vernacular; where does Christ come from? If He is King David’s descendant AND He comes from God, then we ought to fall on our faces in awe and worship, for He meets all the prophecies of this God-Man that was to come. More, we are seeing God Himself in the flesh!

PRAYER: Oh God, help me not to be as obtuse and obstinate as the Pharisees; rather to recognize You as the Son of, - and God - Yourself! If I accept this, it will make a huge difference in my life. If I reject You, that will make a huge difference too! I will be eternally lost, for You will reject me then too. Ah, but I already know I want to accept and worship You, dear Lord Jesus Christ! Thank You for saving even me! I want to be a better worshiper!

+++++Jesus is my King+++++Jesus is my King+++++

Blessings on you Today!
Ruth Marlene Friesen

P.S. Muriel’s older sister Cathy has gone to a party with plans to elope from there. But their mother is dying and wants to talk to Cathy. What is there to do but find her and bring her back - even against her will. How do you suppose Ruthe handled that? Find out by reading, Ruthe’s Secret Roses. Available in e-Book edition Softcover edition.