Matthew 27:14, NKJV: But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly. Pilate asked Jesus whether He had heard the many things testified against Him. Jesus responded as most of us still need to learn to do in the middle of difficult situations: He said nothing. Proverbs 10:19 says, In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise. When Jesus stood before Pilate, He took the position that He was innocent and therefore didnt need to declare it. He also recognized that, in order for scripture to be fulfilled, He had to leave some things alone, though He had the ability and the right to change them (Matthew 26:53-54). Like many other people, I used to always be ready to confront and to challenge anything someone else said or did to me. I kept my boxing gloves on and my tongue fine-tuned to straighten others out--actually, to devastate and humiliate them. I could always justify it by saying the other person started it. But praise God, Ive matured somewhat spiritually and I am now fully convinced that as a part of the body of Christ, I must go through some things so that scripture can be fulfilled in my life. That, to me, is so exciting that I often choose not to pray against these things. Instead, I simply say, Father, Your grace is sufficient for me. I count it all joy. Let Your will be done. Then the devil sees in his most violent assaults against me that Im still standing when the dust clears. Father God, thank You for teaching me that silence is more powerful than a prolific statement not inspired by You. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. rockers4christ.blogspot/p/rockers-forum.html
Posted on: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 06:01:35 +0000
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