Friday April 1, 2011
Today's Passage: John 19:1-42
Memory Verse: John 19:30
I was doing an observation the other day in a classroom that had become quite rowdy. Of the 15 or so students in the room, over half were very disruptive. They were roaming around the room, talking out, and using profanity. Amidst all the chaos, one young lady sat near the back of the room quietly. As a matter of fact, she was so quiet, the disruptive students began to resent her.
In a world where being "free" is the in thing, morality has seemingly taken a backseat (like the kids in that classroom). People are taking pride in being able to do whatever they feel is right in their own eyes. The problem with this concept is there is usually no "code of ethics" being followed. The right thing to do literally becomes what one "wants" to do instead of what one "should" do. This is the backdrop for the crucifixion of Jesus. The people of God had allowed themselves to start living by Roman standards. They were able to flow within the liberalities of the government as long as they paid their taxes. When Jesus came, His message of self-control and brotherly love went against the grain. So they rebelled. The concept of Jesus being their "King" was a lot to take in. Even today we cringe when our pastors preach a word that convicts us. We don't want to come face to face with our weaknesses. We want to be entertained. We want to be accomodated and excused. That's why we're open to making mistakes but put off with making corrections. If Jesus had just healed everyone and/or made everyone rich, He would've been a hero. But, He wouldn't have been a savior. And we needed a savior. We needed to be free from our selfish/sinful ways. Truth is, most people would gladly accept Jesus as a hero, very few however would accept Him as Lord.
In conclusion, we must find ourselves on the right side of the fence because an immoral life is a dangerous life. It's the very lifestyle into which Satan seeks access. This lifestyle stands for nothing, so it falls for anything. Being on right side says "I need a savior". This lifestyle recognizes that freedom isn't doing whatever you want, freedom is having the authority to say "no" to the things you shouldn't do. Choose Jesus today and you'll live. I, I, I, I, I'm free from sin I, I, I, I, I, I win I win (a lil Lecrea for ya)! You'll be able to recieve life through Him. As bad as the crucifixion was, it was just as necessary.
Prayer: Thank You Father for setting me free. You've shown me that freedom is choosing what You've sacrificed to provide for me. I recieve Your love as You recieve my brokenness. By Your grace I will become what You intended.... in Jesus' name. Amen
Today's Passage: John 19:1-42
Memory Verse: John 19:30
I was doing an observation the other day in a classroom that had become quite rowdy. Of the 15 or so students in the room, over half were very disruptive. They were roaming around the room, talking out, and using profanity. Amidst all the chaos, one young lady sat near the back of the room quietly. As a matter of fact, she was so quiet, the disruptive students began to resent her.
In a world where being "free" is the in thing, morality has seemingly taken a backseat (like the kids in that classroom). People are taking pride in being able to do whatever they feel is right in their own eyes. The problem with this concept is there is usually no "code of ethics" being followed. The right thing to do literally becomes what one "wants" to do instead of what one "should" do. This is the backdrop for the crucifixion of Jesus. The people of God had allowed themselves to start living by Roman standards. They were able to flow within the liberalities of the government as long as they paid their taxes. When Jesus came, His message of self-control and brotherly love went against the grain. So they rebelled. The concept of Jesus being their "King" was a lot to take in. Even today we cringe when our pastors preach a word that convicts us. We don't want to come face to face with our weaknesses. We want to be entertained. We want to be accomodated and excused. That's why we're open to making mistakes but put off with making corrections. If Jesus had just healed everyone and/or made everyone rich, He would've been a hero. But, He wouldn't have been a savior. And we needed a savior. We needed to be free from our selfish/sinful ways. Truth is, most people would gladly accept Jesus as a hero, very few however would accept Him as Lord.
In conclusion, we must find ourselves on the right side of the fence because an immoral life is a dangerous life. It's the very lifestyle into which Satan seeks access. This lifestyle stands for nothing, so it falls for anything. Being on right side says "I need a savior". This lifestyle recognizes that freedom isn't doing whatever you want, freedom is having the authority to say "no" to the things you shouldn't do. Choose Jesus today and you'll live. I, I, I, I, I'm free from sin I, I, I, I, I, I win I win (a lil Lecrea for ya)! You'll be able to recieve life through Him. As bad as the crucifixion was, it was just as necessary.
Prayer: Thank You Father for setting me free. You've shown me that freedom is choosing what You've sacrificed to provide for me. I recieve Your love as You recieve my brokenness. By Your grace I will become what You intended.... in Jesus' name. Amen
1 comment:
So true.. You noticed how the priests said Caesar's their king?.. They thought that by saying they're under Caesar, it would free them from having to submit to Jesus, when in reality they were bringing destruction upon themselves.
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