Day 308 - Rejection and Redemption (Mark 15, Matthew 27, Luke 23, John 18, John 19) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Mark 15:2-5, Matthew 27:11-14, Luke 23:1-12, John 18:28-40, Mark 15:6-15, Matthew 27:15-26, Luke 23:13-25, John 19:1-16, Mark 15:16-20, Matthew 27:27-31

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Rejection

Today, we continue our journey through the final hours of Jesus' life, and it’s hard to read about the painful rejection He faced at the hands of so many. From Pilate to Herod, from the crowds to His own disciples, rejection was a common theme.

In Mark 15:2-5 and Matthew 27:11-14, we read about how Pilate, though aware of Jesus' innocence, bowed to the pressures of the crowd. Pilate, the Roman governor, struggled to find fault in Jesus, yet the cries of the people to "crucify Him" outweighed the truth he saw. Jesus was rejected by His own people.

Moving to Luke 23:1-12, we see that Herod was also involved in Jesus' fate. Herod mocked Jesus, wanting to see Him perform miracles like some kind of spectacle. When Jesus did not meet his expectations, Herod sent Him back to Pilate, confirming his own rejection of Jesus.

John 18:28-40 shows us the political maneuvering of the Jewish leaders as they handed Jesus over to the Roman authorities. And again, we see Pilate desperately trying to avoid condemning Jesus, offering the crowd a choice to release either Jesus or the criminal Barabbas. The crowd chose Barabbas.

But Jesus' rejection didn’t end there. In John 19:1-16 and Mark 15:16-20, we see Him endure further humiliation and pain. Jesus was scourged, mocked by soldiers, and dressed in a purple robe with a crown of thorns pressed into His head. They laughed at His claims to kingship, saluting Him with “Hail, King of the Jews” as they spat on Him.

Finally, Jesus was led to His crucifixion. Matthew 27:27-31 describes how the Roman soldiers took Jesus, stripped Him, and then forced Him to carry the cross on which He would die.

The word "rejection" means "to cast away after thorough investigation (testing); to reject after determining something is useless (unworthy)." Isn't it sobering to think that Jesus, our Savior, was cast aside as unworthy by the people He came to save?

Yet, in this rejection, God’s plan of redemption unfolded. Jesus' rejection was the very pathway through which salvation came to us. His suffering was not in vain; it was necessary to fulfill God’s divine purpose.

Turning Rejection into Redemption

The trial and rejection of Jesus carry profound lessons for us today. Rejection is never easy to face, but we must remember that it can be a stepping stone to something greater—just as Jesus’ rejection paved the way for the world's redemption.

When rejection comes, let's remember that we have a Savior who endured the ultimate rejection to bring about our redemption. His grace covers our pain, and His love gives us hope.

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