“The RoseBouquet”

Jesus’ arresters had taken him to the High Priest’s home, for of course, Caiaphas was behind all this, and these were his hired men. The religious teachers and elders had been gathered there too, for this illegal, impromptu court.

It appears that for some time they couldn’t get two witnesses to agree and make the same charge against Jesus. Finally two men did stand together and agree that Jesus had said, “I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.”

It was an incorrect quote, and Jesus did not deign to answer it, even though the High Priest wanted to go with it. He asked Jesus outright to answer to this so-called testimony. But Jesus remained silent. It was not the charge He was sent to die for.

But when the Caiaphas asked Him directly, “Are You the Christ, the Son of God?” Jesus replied, “It is as you say. But I will say to all of you: In the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

Do you see that? Jesus is giving them the very thing for which they should be charging Him. It is for being the Son of God He meant to die. Not for a mis-quoted charge about destroying the temple and rebuilding it, which was referring to His own death and resurrection any way.

The high priest tore his robes dramatically and insisted that now they had heard the blasphemy for themselves. Everyone present agreed that this was worthy of death. Their vindictive hate was evident immediately as they boxed Him with their fists, and spit on Jesus. They had what they wanted.

PRAYER: Oh Lord Jesus! Did You really just hand them the best charge against You? You were thinking ahead and seeing the global picture, right? You came to die for us, and You made sure those evil people had the right charge. I wonder if I ever make sure people hate me for the right reasons? Namely that I am Yours, and wholly devoted to You. I need to work this through.

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

Blessings on you Today!
Ruth Marlene Friesen

P.S. You’ve heard of power naps at work, right? You rise refreshed, bright and alert. Take a break to refresh your spirit with a good inspirational story.