“Why? What crime
has he committed?” asked Pilate.
But they shouted
all the louder, “Crucify him!” Mark 15.14
Pilate questioned
the people regarding the crime that Jesus had committed. But the people gave no
substantial answer to his query. Instead they called all the more loudly for
Jesus’ death.
This story is
perhaps reflected through the ages by the actions of those who, for whatever
reason, are opposed to Jesus. I wonder if they really know why they act
bitterly and disparagingly towards Him. Is there true foundation for their
resentment and rejection?
Often, if some
reason is propounded, it turns out to be essentially baseless. And yet the
shouts of disdain continue. And they are loud and acrimonious. Some people are
horribly bitter in their negative attitude towards Christ, yet the emotion is
not backed with factual evidence. The detractors persist, and the shouts of
“Crucify him!” grow louder. But, praise God, he is not dependent on human
affirmation for His amazing love to shine forth, and break into needy lives. He
loves us while we are yet sinners.
God help all
unbelievers.
Lord God,
History has shown that the angry crowds simply endorsed Your
sovereignty. The crucifixion and subsequent resurrection places You beyond all
doubt in my mind. I thank You for the peace that I know in this reality.
I pray for all doubters and dis-believers. I pray that the silence of
Your gentle, pervasive and all-being love will drown the noise of the loudest
objectors. Jesus stood silent before His accusers. He did not need to speak.
Love does not need a script. Its power lies in its acts. And the acts of
silence and submission, which led to persecution, death and ultimate victory,
transcend any words.
Lord, hear the cries of the ungodly, and draw them to You, in Jesus’
precious name I ask. Amen.
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