Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Grace for your spirit June 24, 2008

So when the people gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?" For he knew that because of envy they had handed Him over. Matt 27:17-18

Even Pilate recognized the problems between Jesus and His people. The masses were following Jesus instead of their religious leaders. Jesus seemed to have the words of life. Jesus offered the people new hope and new joy. If they didn’t get rid Him, their based of support would soon be gone. Besides, Jesus lived the perfect life, claimed to be the Son of God, and threatened to change everything they counted as holy. It was a family problem that could not be solved without surrender. Most of the time, envy prevents surrender. Most families are torn apart by jealousy, and envy that turns to hatred. Everyone else can see it. Can we see it can happen to us as well?

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23

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