Ramblings of a hopeless ADD man
Hey guys I have not blogged in a while. I have felt empowered by God over the last week. Even though I lost my job, I still feel like his is working in my life with a purpose. This morning I might have been refreshed by a "truthful" dvd that happened to be left out on someone's desk. So, other than giving me a whole new perspective or I should say a cleared one on truth in the Bible, it gave me an epiphany on this scene in the Bible.
Think back to when Jesus met Pilate, the king of all the universe is before a man who is supposed to be a ruler over his people. And don't forget that he was before Herod after this. These were the examples of leaders the world had to offer for Jesus to examine first hand. The first, Pilate, was worried over his position and being a people pleaser. He was worried about a rebellion by the Jews if he did not handle Jesus the way they wanted they would threaten his position. When questioning Jesus he asked if He was a king. Jesus responded,"Is this from you, or did others talk to you about me?" In other words "Do you really want to know or do you just want to appease the people?" Jesus saw through to his heart and questioned him instead. Even more, when Jesus said that he came to "testify the truth", Pilate answered, "What is truth?" So he really did not care whether or not Jesus was who he claimed to be but, only wanted to know what he had to in order to shut up the Jews outside. Just imagine what Jesus is thinking at this point, I used to think that when this played out in movies that he was being conceited but now, I see he is disappointed. So, at first he sent him away to be someone else's problem. When Jesus was in front of Herod and was asked to perform signs for him. He did not even respond to him. This ruler wanted to be entertained by Jesus with no faith involved but he only cared in his own pleasure. Then he was handed over back to Pilate and he just gave him to the people to avoid responsibility. He washed his hands of the problem, because that's what leaders are supposed to do right.
By stepping back we can see that Pilate's problem was failure to stand and lead. Even though his opinion may not be popular it is the right thing to do. And his lack of strength and direction is one of the biggest problems men have these days. We just fade and let the world walk on us. Then the next example is Herod, the idiot who just wants to feel good. He does not care about his people, only how they can provide for him. He has pride and exalts his own pleasure above the needs of the people.
I think we could talk about this all day. Comparing them to leaders today in the world and comparing them to Jesus, who set the needs of the entire world above his own life.
This is an open forum to comment on, let's see how we can lead with the example of Christ in mind.
On my next blog I will sum up my last two blogs and their lingering thoughts.
May God pour grace and understanding into all our lives abundantly. It might also help for all of us to sincerely ask Him to do so daily. Later guys.
Think back to when Jesus met Pilate, the king of all the universe is before a man who is supposed to be a ruler over his people. And don't forget that he was before Herod after this. These were the examples of leaders the world had to offer for Jesus to examine first hand. The first, Pilate, was worried over his position and being a people pleaser. He was worried about a rebellion by the Jews if he did not handle Jesus the way they wanted they would threaten his position. When questioning Jesus he asked if He was a king. Jesus responded,"Is this from you, or did others talk to you about me?" In other words "Do you really want to know or do you just want to appease the people?" Jesus saw through to his heart and questioned him instead. Even more, when Jesus said that he came to "testify the truth", Pilate answered, "What is truth?" So he really did not care whether or not Jesus was who he claimed to be but, only wanted to know what he had to in order to shut up the Jews outside. Just imagine what Jesus is thinking at this point, I used to think that when this played out in movies that he was being conceited but now, I see he is disappointed. So, at first he sent him away to be someone else's problem. When Jesus was in front of Herod and was asked to perform signs for him. He did not even respond to him. This ruler wanted to be entertained by Jesus with no faith involved but he only cared in his own pleasure. Then he was handed over back to Pilate and he just gave him to the people to avoid responsibility. He washed his hands of the problem, because that's what leaders are supposed to do right.
By stepping back we can see that Pilate's problem was failure to stand and lead. Even though his opinion may not be popular it is the right thing to do. And his lack of strength and direction is one of the biggest problems men have these days. We just fade and let the world walk on us. Then the next example is Herod, the idiot who just wants to feel good. He does not care about his people, only how they can provide for him. He has pride and exalts his own pleasure above the needs of the people.
I think we could talk about this all day. Comparing them to leaders today in the world and comparing them to Jesus, who set the needs of the entire world above his own life.
This is an open forum to comment on, let's see how we can lead with the example of Christ in mind.
On my next blog I will sum up my last two blogs and their lingering thoughts.
May God pour grace and understanding into all our lives abundantly. It might also help for all of us to sincerely ask Him to do so daily. Later guys.
Labels: Kyle, Personal Faith
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4/24/2008 01:56:00 PM
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