“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.”
DEUTERONOMY 23-25
16Parents are not to be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their parents; each will die for their own sin.(24:16)
MARK 14:51-72
60Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” 61But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer.
Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”
62“I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
63The high priest tore his clothes. “Why do we need any more witnesses?” he asked. 64“You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?”
They all condemned him as worthy of death. 65Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him.
JOURNAL
This scene has to be one of the most despairing in all of the Bible. The perfect Jesus, the Messiah is being accused of blasphemy. He is being spit upon and unfairly treated. As a parent I cannot imagine, sitting by and watching this occur. Thankfully I am not God for at this point in the story lightning bolts would have evaporated any and all accusers.
There are times in life when as a parent I am called to intervene, protect etc. Then there comes a time when my protection is no longer warranted. There comes a time when my protection becomes a problem and actually can make things worse. It is in these moments when I must surrender to God and stand by and watch...even and especially when adversity threatens failure.
I hate it!!!!...But in following God, I at times must allow it to proceed. Why? Because that's where God works best, that's where he ultimately shows up. My boys are ultimately not my boys...they are God's. Father seeing you not intervene in the trial of Jesus shows me that letting go can be the greatest form of love.
This scene has to be one of the most despairing in all of the Bible. The perfect Jesus, the Messiah is being accused of blasphemy. He is being spit upon and unfairly treated. As a parent I cannot imagine, sitting by and watching this occur. Thankfully I am not God for at this point in the story lightning bolts would have evaporated any and all accusers.
I hate it!!!!...But in following God, I at times must allow it to proceed. Why? Because that's where God works best, that's where he ultimately shows up. My boys are ultimately not my boys...they are God's. Father seeing you not intervene in the trial of Jesus shows me that letting go can be the greatest form of love.
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