Friday, November 04, 2011

Daily Gospel Devotional: November 4

John 18:4-9…

More than they were looking for…

Jesus was not a helpless victim, knowing all that would happen to him. The religious leaders expected trouble when they came to arrest Jesus. This is why Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons. But Jesus did not flee from them or put up a fight. Instead, He boldly approached them.

Imagine the amazement of the disciples when they saw Judas, supposedly one of their own, arrive as the head of the mob sent to arrest Jesus. It would seem as if everything was out of control, or that the mob was in control. But indeed, Jesus was still in control…they drew back and fell to the ground. They were looking for Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus lets them know that He is the man, but that this man is also God.

Jesus was doing exactly as He promised, bringing about future events, and taking care of His disciples every step of the way (John 17:12). Even in the midst of chaos, confusion, and corruption, He was in control. His plan was being executed by all sides, perfectly.

How often is it that we go about our days knowing about Jesus, but we see Him as some far off, ineffable idea rather than the very much alive, all present and all powerful Almighty that He actually is? It is quite a reminder when, sometimes, as our greatest threats draw upon us, Jesus unveils Himself just a little, and lets us all know who the boss of all this really is (Psalm 46:1).

It may seem as if your situations have Jesus all bottled up, but just one word is all you need. Unleash His power and presence into your life; behold the great “I AM” in His Word.

5 comments:

Even So... said...

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MrsEvenSo... said...

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Heb 4:12

Jesus is the word. Hallelujah! & Amen!

Marty said...

Too many of us Christians tend to keep Him bottled up I rather think of as we stay in the closet. We need to (come out of the closet) and be ready for the persecution be ready in and out of season...

Anonymous said...

To think that He was aware, aware of every detail of what waited for Him, every detail of each of our sins. Even though He was 100% God, Jesus still had human emotions, Jesus still allowed Himself to be taken through the gauntlet of evil, the torment of our sins were placed on Him. And now...death has been defeated. The sin that causes our death, the death we deserve, has been taken from us!Glory to God and our Lord Jesus Christ!

Even So... said...

Excellent comments!