Friday, March 25, 2016

Do we hear what we are saying?

When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. And they led him away to their council, and they said, “If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe, and if I ask you, you will not answer. But from now on the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” So they all said, “Are you the Son of God, then?” And he said to them, “You say that I am.” Then they said, “What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips.”
(Luke 22:66-71 ESV)
What a way to start the day! That first "Good Friday" morning began with Jesus being faced with charges of blasphemy for proclaiming to be the Son of God.  He right points out that these accusers had come to that conclusion. The real matter was: were they willing to respond appropriately to Him? Throughout this holy weekend, we will hear and repeat many words, be it in reading scripture, singing songs, or hearing statements by others.  Will those words sink in and take hold? Will we put two and two together? If Jesus is the Son of God (and He is!), then what authority does He deserve in my life?  As we picture Him today on the cross, why do we think He is there? Is it for my sin as the Sinless sacrifice? What response is "only right" to such a Substitute?  We will say it. Will we live it?

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