Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Well, aren’t you going to answer these charges? What do you have to say for yourself?” But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to him, “I demand in the name of the living God—tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.” Jesus replied, “You have said it. And in the future you will see the Son of Man seated in the place of power at God’s right hand and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Then the high priest tore his clothing to show his horror and said, “Blasphemy! Why do we need other witnesses? You have all heard his blasphemy. What is your verdict?” “Guilty!” they shouted. “He deserves to die!” (Matthew 26:62-66 NLT)Why did the religious leaders hate Jesus so much? What did He do to offend them so deeply? The high priest tore his garments, because he could not believe that this man standing before him was God-in-the-flesh. Jesus responds with silence. Then he basically says: "You said it!" Despite all Jesus said and did - his critics simply could not see who he really was. Maybe we religious types have a problem seeing Jesus authentically. If I'm not careful I can turn loving Jesus into a duty and only see Him through my personal preconceptions.
PRAY: So Jesus - help me never to miss your glory. In Your strong Name I pray. Amen.
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