Then Pilate asked Him, “Are You the
King of the Jews?” He answered and said to him, “It is as you say.” - Mark 15:2.
Pontius Pilate was
the Roman governor of Judea from A.D. 26-36, serving under Emperor Tiberius. He
is most known for his involvement in condemning Jesus to death on a cross. He
declared Jesus to be not guilty several times. Then he said to them the third
time, “Why, what evil has He done? I have found no reason for death in Him. I
will therefore chastise Him and let Him go.” - Luke 23:22.
While Pilate was
sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, “Have nothing to do
with that just Man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of
Him.”- Mathew 27:19. Pilate struggled with his decision. But as the Voice of
the Crowd was in conflict with his conscience, he wanted to please the crowd. “Wanting
to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged,
and handed him over to be crucified” (Mark 15:15).
As
soon as Jesus died, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus in
order to bury Him, and Pilate granted the request (John 19:38). Pilate assigned
guards for the tomb of Jesus. Pilate said to them, “You have a guard; go your
way, make it as secure as you know how” - Matthew 27:65. As Pilate wanted to
please people, he handed Jesus for crucifixion. Let us always favor God by
making right choices without any fear.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to make right
choices that pleases You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
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