Our former governor is on his way to jail today and he is not going quietly. He stated again this morning that everything he did in office was for the good of the people. He mentioned that he would be appealing. He does not go quietly.
If I were accused of something that would send me to jail, or especially something that would torture and kill me, I’d be talking. I’d be explaining. I’d be trying to talk the authorities out of what they’re about to do.
Jesus is silent. He says not a word… for he intends to die. Though he doesn’t care to suffer, he doesn’t try to escape… for he dies for you and me. Because of what Jesus has done for us, when the judgment day arrives we won’t have to say a word… for we have already been declared innocent by him who wouldn’t speak on his own behalf, but who talks to the Father on our behalf.
How ironic it seems, Lord Jesus, that you, who are the Word of Life, would not speak a word on your own behalf. Yet your actions speak quite loudly on our behalf. Thanks! May we not be silent in speaking the good news of what you have done for us. Amen.
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