But
Jesus was silent and made no reply. Then the high priest asked him, "Are
you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?" Mark 14:61
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| Silent Lambs |
Just as
described by Isaiah…
He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never
said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent
before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. Isaiah 53:7
Jesus kept silent. Could you have done
that? I don’t think that I could. I would have been sticking my foot in my
mouth and telling them that they were all wrong…maybe that God had a plan…and
that unless they changed their ways they would be doomed. Or would I have kept
silent? I can only speculate.
What will Jesus say to His accusers? Do you
know the rest of the story? Speak now…or forever hold your peace. That is a
familiar line that is used in marriage rituals. Let everyone know if you have
any objections. Remember that within the
last few hours Jesus had just prayed…
"Abba, Father," he cried out,
"everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away
from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine." Mark 14:36
God’s will was for Jesus to be…silent… at
least for a few minutes. And that is just what He did. He was silent. Next
listen closely to what He said…read ahead.
Prayer
~ Lord God, I want to please You. You were silent. Help me to bring You glory
by thinking before I speak. Let me be attuned to Your Holy Spirit and be silent
when I need to be.
Daily
Bible Reading: Amos 6-9
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