I liked Selwyn’s conclusion - I also believe that we all will face similar situations – and, we have the example set for us, by Jesus - we have the Holy Spirit who will help us to follow His example. It helps a lot if we hold out out our hand to take hold of His, when we are going these difficult times; it’s often too late after our time of trial.
He writes: “I am conscious that some of you reading these lines may have to face a similarly selfish individual (Pontius Pilate) this very day. You may be judged unfairly by someone who shows more concern about his or her own position than yours, who bows to self-interest, and dishonestly distorts the facts of a manner in order to protect himself or herself. Gos knows it is not easy dealing with a situation like that. I urge you nevertheless: stand firm and do as Jesus did – make a good confession (an honest explanation of your position). Jesus kept an unbroken spirit in the midst of it all. He can help you do the same.”
As, has been the case, over the past few days the verses set for reading and meditation are excelllent, Hebrews 13:1-8 (NLT): “Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!
Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?”
Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.
Jesus Christ (God) is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
Selwyn has captured an aspect of Pilate that exposes his prime weakness. Pilate had been given a junior government posting, if he wanted promotion (and everyone does), he could not afford a negative report being sent back to Rome. His superior officer was based in Syria and if trouble broke out; and, if a Roman Legion was sent to put down a rebellion, Pilate was too junior in rank to command such a group. A more senior Roman army officer would have been sent to take over command. Such an outcome would have caused immense embarrassment to Pilate.
Do we, sometimes follow a line, which we hope may result in the least embarrassment – when we know that doing the right thing may cause us some difficulties – I think, we all go through this type of trial. Do you agree?
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I liked Selwyn’s conclusion - I also believe that we all will face similar situations – and, we have the example set for us, by Jesus - we have the Holy Spirit who will help us to follow His example. It helps a lot if we hold out out our hand to take hold of His, when we are going these difficult times; it’s often too late after our time of trial.
He writes: “I am conscious that some of you reading these lines may have to face a similarly selfish individual (Pontius Pilate) this very day. You may be judged unfairly by someone who shows more concern about his or her own position than yours, who bows to self-interest, and dishonestly distorts the facts of a manner in order to protect himself or herself. Gos knows it is not easy dealing with a situation like that. I urge you nevertheless: stand firm and do as Jesus did – make a good confession (an honest explanation of your position). Jesus kept an unbroken spirit in the midst of it all. He can help you do the same.”
As, has been the case, over the past few days the verses set for reading and meditation are excelllent, Hebrews 13:1-8 (NLT): “Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!
Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?”
Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.
Jesus Christ (God) is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
Selwyn has captured an aspect of Pilate that exposes his prime weakness. Pilate had been given a junior government posting, if he wanted promotion (and everyone does), he could not afford a negative report being sent back to Rome. His superior officer was based in Syria and if trouble broke out; and, if a Roman Legion was sent to put down a rebellion, Pilate was too junior in rank to command such a group. A more senior Roman army officer would have been sent to take over command. Such an outcome would have caused immense embarrassment to Pilate.
Do we, sometimes follow a line, which we hope may result in the least embarrassment – when we know that doing the right thing may cause us some difficulties – I think, we all go through this type of trial. Do you agree?