It only took a Moment (a Date w/ Jesus)
Scripture: John 19:21-22 Then the leading priests objected and said to Pilate, "change it from 'The King of the Jews' to 'He said, I am King of the Jews.'" Pilate replied, "No, what I have written, I have written."
Observation: how long did it take Pilate to figure out that Jesus was the real thing? It amazes me that those that wanted him Crucified spent time watching Jesus perform miracle after miracle. They heard him speak and were amazed at his teachings. But now they want him dead, they turned their backs on him. And Pilate He only had a few minutes.... He didn't see the miracles he did even hear the amazing teaching and yet he wouldn't change the statement. Could it be because he didn't want to change it? it was too much trouble to make another sign? I don't believe so I believe that Pilate "got it" he knew in his heart that what he wrote was true and he wasn't going to mess with it. it took Pilate only a moment to be convinced and under pressure he did flinch.... for God's people it took visual miracles, amazing teaching to convince, and under pressure they cracked!! WOW...
Application: Am I that convinced? I know there are times that when under pressure I flinch and give in. But I'm done w/ giving in. I want to be as pilate (what)? Really well he stood up for what he believed was true.... why not? He said he wasn't going to change the sign and he was under a lot of pressure from a lot of people and he didn't flinch. which reminds me.... why was it that Joseph and Nicodemus who were Christians that hid and only saw Jesus at night, be the ones to honor Jesus w/ a proper burial.. where were the disciples.. the ones that walked, talked, dinned w/ him day in and day out. The ones that Jesus asked to be his disciples... could it be that becoming familiar had distorted the disciples vision or heart for bringing honor to Jesus when it counted? I don't want that. I don't want to get "familiar" w/ Jesus, I want each of my visits each of my moments I spend w/ him be like a rondevu. "like when I would sneak around to see my boyfriend". it became a thrill for me, and when I left him, I couldn't wait until the next visit, I planned it, I arranged it, I made sure I prepared myself, and when I was w/ him I would make sure it counted. I didn't waist my time or his because I knew it was precious time.... this is the relationship I want w/ Jesus. Pilate had a moment and got it. Joseph and Nicodemus visited Jesus in secret but w/ the purpose to learn of him. the Disciples were in plain sight and they still didn't get it.
Prayer: Father, I love you so much, and I miss my time w/ you... I miss having rondevus w/ you. I miss planing out my time w/ you, I miss being at your feet, I miss hearing your voice, I miss U! And today I kick out this familiar spirit to once again plan my day around your schedule. My spirit and heart desire so much of you. My heart aches to spend time w/ you. today I will make the time, I'll plan my rondevu w/ you I won't stand you up any more. forgive me, In Jesus name...
Your special Treasure
Anita Garcia
Created 9 months ago
