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The leading priests accused Jesus of many things. So Pilate
asked Jesus another question. Pilate said, "You can see that
these people are accusing you of many things. Why don't you
answer?" But Jesus still did not answer. Pilate was very
surprised at this.
-- Mark 15:3-5 (ERV)
Once again, as Old Testament Scripture had promised, Jesus does not try
to defend himself. He is silent. Pilate is surprised at such silence.
Why would Jesus not defend himself? Because the issue at stake was not
his innocence, but our guilt. He goes as the sinless one to be
convicted and sentenced to death for our sins.
Dear Father, as we approach the time of giving thanks and for
remembering your Son's birth, it is hard to be reminded of the outcome
of that birth. I am ashamed that we killed your Son when he came. I am
horrified that he was treated so barbarically. I am angered that
justice was so perverted. I am enraged that political preservation was
more important to those in charge than the life of your Son. However,
dear Father, I am eternally grateful that you would love me, and love
all of us, so much that you had your Son endure what he endured. And,
Lord Jesus, not only do I pray this in your name, but I thank you with
all my heart for what you did for me. Amen.
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