'Not Guilty ... Again' - John 19:4

Pilate went outside again and said to the people, "I am going to bring [Jesus] out to you now, but understand clearly that I find him not guilty."

—John 19:4 NLT

Key Thought​

Pilate knew the truth, but couldn't bring himself to live by it! Jesus was innocent. He said it again and again. [1] The problem was he wouldn't live up to what he knew was true. He chose political expediency over truth, even ignoring his wife's pleas to have nothing to do with harming Jesus because he was innocent. [2] For Christians, Pilate was a hideous and weak ruler, catering to the will of the mob rather than following what he knew as right. Yet before we rake Pilate over the coals, let's be honest with ourselves about all the times we have not lived up to what we knew was right, honest, true, or honorable because we didn't want to go against the will of the crowd around us. God forgive us, and the indwelling Holy Spirit help us to be more courageous in the future.

[1] See John 18:38, 19:6 for Pilate's other declarations of Jesus' innocence.
[2] Matthew 27:19.

Today's Prayer​

Forgive me, dear LORD, my heavenly Father! I still struggle with knowing how to be courteous and not cave in to the pressures around me to conform to a worldly standard rather than living out my faith. Please give me courage, wisdom, and a proper sense of timing to live with integrity and grace wherever your path for me may lead. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• 1 Peter 3:13-17
• Luke 12:8-12
• Luke 6:22

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[Zackie]

Pilate went outside again and said to the people, "I am going to bring [Jesus] out to you now, but understand clearly that I find him not guilty."

—John 19:4 NLT

Key Thought​

Pilate knew the truth, but couldn't bring himself to live by it! Jesus was innocent. He said it again and again. [1] The problem was he wouldn't live up to what he knew was true. He chose political expediency over truth, even ignoring his wife's pleas to have nothing to do with harming Jesus because he was innocent. [2] For Christians, Pilate was a hideous and weak ruler, catering to the will of the mob rather than following what he knew as right. Yet before we rake Pilate over the coals, let's be honest with ourselves about all the times we have not lived up to what we knew was right, honest, true, or honorable because we didn't want to go against the will of the crowd around us. God forgive us, and the indwelling Holy Spirit help us to be more courageous in the future.

[1] See John 18:38, 19:6 for Pilate's other declarations of Jesus' innocence.
[2] Matthew 27:19.

Today's Prayer​

Forgive me, dear LORD, my heavenly Father! I still struggle with knowing how to be courteous and not cave in to the pressures around me to conform to a worldly standard rather than living out my faith. Please give me courage, wisdom, and a proper sense of timing to live with integrity and grace wherever your path for me may lead. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• 1 Peter 3:13-17
• Luke 12:8-12
• Luke 6:22

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He is not guilty. He never was. Satan wanted dead and he did nor figure out that Jesus will rise up from the cold tomb where they placed him. Jesus is alive forever more. Amen

 

[Rizakar]

Lord, please forgive me for every sin I have ever committed in thought word or deed. I am so thankful You know my heart and how I love You and desire to please You in every way everyday in Jesus Holy Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

Have a Thankful, Grateful, and Blessed Thanksgiving 2022.