03/24/2024
This is the week in which Jesus enters Jerusalem. Remember that because Jesus was Also human he had all the thoughts and feeling we would have about being crucified running through his mind and body. He was also God, so he knew as he entered the city what his fate was. When I think about how as he is being humiliated and beaten and the angry crowds spit on him, and made fun of him he could have turned to them and wiped them out, set them on fire, or worse, if he would have been weak like us. Remember, Pilot said, I find no fault in this man… Satan himself and his demons showed up on site because they really thought they had outsmarted God. If they kill Christ, it would be game over. Little did they know God was freeing mankind with the Perfect Lamb who he sent to save us!!!! Christ being God knew everything about each and every one of them, how guilty they were and how innocent he was, but our Lord and Savior took the horrible torture and beating and suffered a horrible death for our sake. Remember, the Romans had persecution down to a science. The night before his death he is in the garden alone praying to God. At this point you have no earthly friends or family with you and you know you are hours away from horrible persecution and certain death. It is hard to believe we could subject an innocent man to this kind of treatment, but it shows so clear the fact that we need a savior. With all the unsettled things going on in our lives and our nation, let’s remember to honor God this weekend by praying, and dwelling upon the Son he sent to die for us. Can anyone with children imagine the pain and anguish God was feeling with his son on the cross????? How about Mary who was sitting right there below Jesus. Wow, please remember in the hustle and bustle of your life to give thanks and praise for all that God has done for us. What a privilege to worship the one and only True and Just God……….HAPPY EASTER and God Bless!
Matthew 27:33-44
33And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means Place of a Skull, 34they gave Him wine to drink mixed with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink. 35And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots. 36And sitting down, they began to keep watch over Him there. 37And above His head they put up the charge against Him which read, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS." 38At that time two robbers were crucified with Him, one on the right and one on the left. 39And those passing by were hurling abuse at Him, wagging their heads 40and saying, "You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! (J)If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross." 41In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him and saying, 42"He saved others; He cannot save Himself He is the King of Israel; let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in Him. 43"HE TRUSTS IN GOD; LET GOD RESCUE Him now, IF HE DELIGHTS IN HIM; for He said, 'I am the Son of God.'" 44The robbers who had been crucified with Him were also insulting Him with the same words. Happy Easter, Mark Thomas