Crucify Him 

   “And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil.” (John 3: 19) 

   When Pilate gave the Jews the choice of saving Jesus or Barabbas, a known murderer, they chose Barabbas.  As I look around the world today, I wonder what the answer would be if the choice was between Jesus and the local abortionist.  I suspect many would choose to save the abortionist and again crucify our Lord.

   The priests, Pharisees, Scribes, and Sadducees rejected Christ and his teachings, and incited the crowd to demand His death.  Some church leaders today seem to be very much like those religious leaders of Jesus’ time, again rejecting the truths He taught.  If He were here today, would they encourage those who look to them for spiritual guidance to join them in their rejection of Jesus and the truths He taught?  Would they urge the crowds to again demand His death on a cross?

   There have always been adversaries of the Lord and His people, but there have also been those who will not be swayed, who will not ignore the Lord and His teachings.  Faithful Christians who, in many cases, faced persecution and even death for their faith.  There are still those who recognize that salvation can only be found in Jesus and that salvation is worth whatever the cost may be.

   When we stand before Christ at our judgement will we stand with those who cried for His crucifixion or will be among the ones who, through the grace of God, remained faithful regardless the cost?

You are under attack.

Many reject You and Your ways.

Give me the strength of faith.

Let me never abandon You. 

Amen