Mark 11:27
Jesus’s visits to Jerusalem had brought much embarrassment to the religious establishment. These came to Jesus because they could see no other choice but to engage their enemy. Good men will always cause this reaction. Often, the results are tragic. But, the fact of the matter is that it is to be expected in a sinful world. When evil men confront the good through no fault of the good, heaven stands in the appropriate location to either ensure the victory or gather the souls of saints among men.
In this case, these had gatherred for yet more embarrassment. There would, however, come a time that their hour would be given its place. Even then they would discover that death itself is no defeat for Christ and his ‘Christ-ians’. May we never shrink from the response of evil, but work to rescue as many from darkness as we possibly can.
Heavenly Father, you have made it possible for a man to live for good in this wicked world. Thank you for showing us the life of Christ on Earth. It energises us as we try to live for you. It shows us the response of the world and assures us of your support. You deserve the credit because you uphold every good man. Only in Christ may we be found righteous. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.