ASL Shabbat Devotion: When Darkness Regins
We often unconsciously imitate the behavior of Jesus' captors, sinning during the darkest hours.
English version:
“Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs? Everyday I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour—when darkness reigns.” Luke 22:52-53
Jesus spoke this to his captors on the Mount of Olives in the Garden of Gethsemane. The captors, the religious leaders of the day, waited until the perfect opportunity to seize the Son of God, and it was during the darkest hours. They acted at such a time because nobody but the Nazarene and His disciples would care. We often unconsciously imitate this behavior of the religious leaders by waiting until we enter a private place where nobody (i.e. Christian friends, mentors, teachers, pastors, family) is paying attention before sinning for our own pleasure. In doing so, we march into battle for the king of darkness. Shut your ears to these drum rolls, close your eyes to these waving banners, and retreat along with your Christian brothers and sisters toward the mightiest King who shall defeat evil forever.
Thanks for sharing the message and this is going to have a great impact as it will reach many eyes. God bless~
Posted by
PJ |
2/10/2009 6:49 PM