Fundamental Truth – He was crucified, dead and buried

November 19, 2014

“But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed.  So Pilate decided to grant their demand.  He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will.” – Luke 23:23-25

Just like many today, the people of Jerusalem turned on Him.  They shouted from the streets – “Crucify Him, Crucify Him”   While only days before they had yelled from the same streets, “Hosanna, Hosanna”  What changed?  Why did they seek His death so vehemently after only a week?

In Mark 8:31 Jesus tells the disciples, “He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again”  They did not understand His foretelling of the coming days.  He knew what was going to happen and realized that by entering into Jerusalem during that Passover Celebration, He would fulfill the purpose God had sent Him for.  It was pre-destined, it was not by chance that the people turned on Him.  It was a necessary part of the Lord’s plan.

I believe God the Father orchestrates our lives as well.  I believe in His supreme authority and sovereignty, He watches over us as we move along life’s path.  I believe that this world is rejecting Jesus Christ, just as they did in those days; and it is a sign that His return is very close.  Luke 21:10-24 tells of the devastation, the fighting, the wars and the persecution of Christians before Governments. 

People hear the gospel, they want something to believe in, to trust that there is something greater; but refuse to recognize His presence.  Just like those in Jerusalem were waiting for a King to overthrow the Roman Government, people today are looking for a leader amongst man to take on the established Governments and free them from bondage.  The fear I have is that they are so desperate, that they are blind to reality of God’s provision, and Jesus Christ, the Holy One, does not meet their expectations. 

Satan has clouded their eyes, just as he did with the people of Jerusalem.  For you see, Satan knows exactly who the Christ is, and realizes when people fall down to worship Jesus Christ wholeheartedly, he has no chance of rising in power.  So he works through those in authority in this world to control the rise of the true authority – God the Father.  I believe we are living in the last days, and I believe it is going to get much worse before it gets better.  I also, believe that in and through Jesus Christ strength we will overcome all that this world will stand against us.



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