When The World Chooses Evil Over You Part 1

Matthew 27:11-14

Meanwhile, Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer. Then Pilate asked him, “Don’t you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?” But Jesus made no reply, not even to a single charge—to the great amazement of the governor

About Facing False Accusations

Many believers have experienced false accusations or mistreatment from non-believers or wayward believers, especially before essential breakthroughs. It’s easy to take these personally, but Matthew 27 illustrates a similar situation during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Pilate, the Roman governor, and his wife were not Jews. Despite not knowing Jesus Christ, they recognized Jesus was innocent of the chief priests’ accusations. Pilate saw that these accusations stemmed from self-interest, from hearts hardened by malice and greed. While Christ advocated for God, the Pharisees represented the forces of evil.

The Choice of Barabbas over Jesus

When Pilate realized he couldn’t change the accusers’ minds, he devised a clever plan to let the people decide. He presented them with a choice between Jesus and a notorious criminal, hoping they would choose Jesus. This setup highlighted the difference between good and evil, making them likely to spare Jesus Christ. However, the Pharisees convinced the crowd to choose Barabbas. Their envy chose a killer instead of the healer they resented for exposing their flaws.

Conclusion

Jesus stood before Governor Pilate amid false accusations from the chief priests. Pilate offers a choice between Jesus and the criminal Barabbas, hoping for Jesus’ freedom. Surprisingly, the crowd, influenced by the Pharisees, chose Barabbas instead, revealing their malice. The people willfully chose a killer over a healer. Many believers face similar injustices before breakthroughs, yet we can learn from Mathews 27 in such times.

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