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Day 469 – Luke 23:23-24
But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. So Pilate decided to grant their demand. Luke 23:23-24, niV When Jesus was in front of the crowd, Pilate asked their opinion about what they wanted to do with Jesus. He chose to listen to the people rather than do what was right. Pilate was so consumed with the desire to please others rather than follow his conscience. Sometimes, we are also like Pilate. When we are challenged to fight for our faith, we tend to listen to the voices of the crowd, thinking that what they want is the right thing to do. But…
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When God takes you away from the Crowd
God wants you to know Him intimately. He wants to treat you in a unique way. And it’s always according to how He created you. Sometimes, you won’t appreciate His blessings when you are surrounded by so many people. In order for Him to personally connect and touch your soul, He needs to take you away from the crowd. He will let you visit a place where you only have Him, and you’ll stop relying on other people. At first, it feels so uncomfortable. You won’t be surrounded by your friends or by those you used to trust. You will find yourself missing the good old days. But later on,…
