So when Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took some water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.” Then the people as a whole answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” So he released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified. (Matt 27:24-26 NRSV)
“His blood be on us and on our children!” These are some of the hardest words I ever speak aloud. It brings tears to my eyes every time I speak them. Pilate tried to get around crucifying Jesus; but, the people were adamant. They wanted Jesus dead and would riot if he were not found guilty. They were willing to accept the guilt of killing an innocent man. They were willing to place the guilt not only on their own heads, but on the heads of their children, their own children who played no part in this murder. Who would do that? Who would curse and condemn their children like that? The thought of such a crowd; not only willing to kill an innocent man; but, to curse their children in such a manner tears at my heart. They do not have a clue that their words are a curse to the very children that Jesus is willing to die for - their children. This man, whom their children probably do not know, will die for them; while the parents curse their children. Absolutely amazing!
His blood is on us and on our children. He died for us. God has turned this curse into a blessing. It is by his blood that our sins our washed away. Let us not curse our children, any longer; but, help them to understand the great love God has for us through Jesus Christ, our LORD.
God's Peace - Pr. J
“His blood be on us and on our children!” These are some of the hardest words I ever speak aloud. It brings tears to my eyes every time I speak them. Pilate tried to get around crucifying Jesus; but, the people were adamant. They wanted Jesus dead and would riot if he were not found guilty. They were willing to accept the guilt of killing an innocent man. They were willing to place the guilt not only on their own heads, but on the heads of their children, their own children who played no part in this murder. Who would do that? Who would curse and condemn their children like that? The thought of such a crowd; not only willing to kill an innocent man; but, to curse their children in such a manner tears at my heart. They do not have a clue that their words are a curse to the very children that Jesus is willing to die for - their children. This man, whom their children probably do not know, will die for them; while the parents curse their children. Absolutely amazing!
His blood is on us and on our children. He died for us. God has turned this curse into a blessing. It is by his blood that our sins our washed away. Let us not curse our children, any longer; but, help them to understand the great love God has for us through Jesus Christ, our LORD.
God's Peace - Pr. J
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