King of the Jews. But most of the Jewish people didn’t recognize Him as King…as the Son of
God…as their Messiah. Pilate acknowledged that Jesus was who He was…King of the
Jews. Jesus is a Spiritual King over a Spiritual Kingdom. Paul wrote about
spiritual things…
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but
against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this
darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly
places. Ephesians
6:12
For this reason also, since the day we heard of it,
we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the
knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding…. Colossians 1:9
Jesus carried
His own cross, although in the Matthew and Mark accounts of the crucifixion a
man named Simon from Cyrene was forced to carry Jesus’ cross for part of the
way when He became too weak. Jesus carried a cross (or cross beam) made from a
tree He created…to a hillside He formed…watched by people created in His image…a
spiritual image. His blood was shed for the forgiveness of sin—spiritual sin of
the people of the world—so that those who believed in Him would have eternal
life. Living together in Heaven with Him…and with His Father forever. That is
what this is all about. Spirit beings living forever.
RSVP: Jesus went to Golgotha as a sacrifice. He was
sacrificed at the exact moment of the sacrifice of the Passover lamb at the
Temple. How will you respond to Him today, knowing what He sacrificed for you?
Prayer ~ Jesus, I grasp this truth that what really
matters is the spiritual part of life. You want us to have an abundant life…with
You. You suffered and gave up so much to see that we have the opportunity to
become children of God. I praise You now as I look forward to falling on my
knees and worshipping You in Heaven.
© 2014 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
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