Jesus came to earth when the nation of Israel was under Roman rule. We know from the Bible that the Jewish leaders did not accept who Jesus was and conspired to have Him killed. The Jewish leaders should have been familiar with the events of the day because they were foretold in the Scriptures. However, they saw Jesus as a threat rather than a redeemer.
We know that Pilate, the Roman governor, recognized that Jesus was spitefully accused of wrongdoing. Pilate said He could find no fault in Jesus, but he gave in to the Jewish leaders and to public opinion and sentenced Jesus to die.
What do we do with Jesus today? Do we recognize Him as the one who gave His life for us and willingly surrender our will and our lives into His care? God loved us so much that He sent Jesus into the world, not to judge us for our wrongs, but to save us. Do we recognize how much Jesus suffered so that we could be set free from the power of sin.
The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. (John 12:48 ESV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I repent of my sin and accept Jesus’ death on the cross as the payment for my sins to make me whole. I proclaim that Jesus is my Lord and King. I choose to give my will and my life into Your care. Please strengthen me to live for You alone. Amen
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