Have you ever been caught up in the crowd; gone with the flow because at the time it seemed the right thing to do? For example, you really aren’t a sports fan but you have been invited to a popular sporting event. While in the crowd with your friends watching the exciting game, you get wrapped up in the fervor. You jump up and cheer even though you have no idea what just happened.
Our scripture today is an example of the power of untamed emotions. “When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere and that a riot was imminent, he took a basin of water and washed his hands in full sight of the crowd, saying, "I'm washing my hands of responsibility for this man's death. From now on, it's in your hands. You're judge and jury." (Matthew 27:24 MSG)
I know with these words, Pilate sentenced Jesus to the mob. I know too that He was willing to be taken by the crowd so that Scripture might be fulfilled and we might be saved. Wow, I can barely understand this type of love. Thank you Jesus, that you love us so much. Amen.
Read the entire scripture text at Biblegateway Matthew 27:24-31
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