31Pilate said, "Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law." "But we have no right to execute anyone," they objected. - P44
37"You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me."
38"What is truth?" retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, "I find no basis for a charge against him. - P45
39But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release ‘the king of the Jews’?"
40They shouted back, "No, not him! Give us Barabbas!" Now Barabbas had taken part in an uprising. - P45
Pilate and the people care more about their personal agendas than about reaching the truth. - P46
We should remember that Jesus came to testify to the truth and that His followers are those who listen to Him and remain on the side of truth. - P46
I aim for all of my relationships to be selfless ones. I want to be more con-cerned about how I can be a blessing to others rather than how they can bea blessing to me. I remember Jesus who embodied true selflessness whenHe willingly went to the cross out of His love for the Father and His lovefor us. - P47
I hope we all experience fulfilling and flourishing relationships thatare both grounded in and driven by love. - P47
Father, I praise You for You are the source of all knowledge and truth. When I am driven by worldly or selfish motives, help me remember Your love and grace so that I may testify to the truth and live for Your kingdom. In Your Son’s name, amen. - P47
|