“If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” “You’re not considering that it is to your advantage that one man should die for the people rather than the whole nation perish.” So from that day on they plotted to kill him.”
John 11:48, 50, 53 CSB
Fear of losing power and freedom was driving the Pharisees to plot to kill Jesus. They had a good thing going and were worried that Jesus was going to mess it up. It really is crazy how much they were willing to do to silence Him…because their own desires would be trampled…
That hits close to home…how many times have I tried to manipulate a situation to get the outcome I wanted? In what ways do I still try to force a result that makes things better for me?
Lord, help me to see the greater perspective of Your plan. I know that Your ways ultimately result in the best thing for me. I know you are trustworthy, because You have always been so. You have been so good to me! Thank You for loving me! Help me to trust You at every turn!!!
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