Jesus is Essential
John 11:45–48: Then many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen the things Jesus did, believed in Him. But some of them went away to the Pharisees and told them the things Jesus did. Then the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered a council and said, “What shall we do? For this Man works many signs. If we let Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and nation.”
It was necessary that the Jewish council (Sanhedrin) meet and discuss what to do with Jesus. They were not seeking after truth; they were seeking for ways to protect their own selfish interests. If He gathered too many followers, He might get the attention of the Roman authorities; and this could hurt the Jewish cause. 1
Walking with Jesus
What are you doing with Jesus? Is He just a Sunday friend, or is He much more to you? He has done wonderful works for you, yet why is it so difficult to surrender completely to His will? Are you afraid of what others would say if you were completely committed to Him?
The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying, “Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us.” He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision. Psalm 2:2–4
The best decision anyone can make is to follow Jesus without hesitation.
Praying
Lord, thank You for never giving up against such wicked opposition.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books., J. V. (1991).
