By Whose Authority?
Jesus and his followers went again to Jerusalem. Jesus was
walking in the temple area. The leading priests, the teachers
of the law, and the older Jewish leaders came to Jesus. They
said to Jesus, "Tell us! What authority (power) do you have
to do these things? Who gave you this authority?"
-- Mark 11:27-28 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
The apparent religious leaders demanded Jesus, the true spiritual
leader, to answer their questions about his authority! Before Jesus'
crucifixion and resurrection, this was a natural thing to have happen.
The Temple and all things religious were their domain. They were the
respected authorities. They supposedly were motivated by the best
interests of Israel and the preservation of their religious
institutions. In light of their rejection of Jesus, the crucifixion of
Jesus, and the resurrection of Jesus, their question about Jesus'
authority becomes silly. How dare they challenge the one who has the
power over life and death? How dare they doubt the religious authority
of the one for whom God demonstrated his approval and love? So the real
question for you and me today is this: "On which side of the cross and
resurrection do I view Jesus?" Hopefully we view him on the side on
which we not only see Jesus' authority, but we also have responded to
that authority with appreciation, admiration, and obedience.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O Father, forgive my foolish ways and my foolish pride. I believe that
Jesus died and rose again. I believe he has the authority over life and
death. Help me base my choices on that conviction and live for him. In
Jesus' name I ask this. Amen.
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