Honorable Man

Scripture: 47 When the Roman captain overseeing the crucifixion witnessed all that took place, he was awestruck and glorified God. Acknowledging what they had done, he said, ”I have no doubt; we just killed the righteous one.” 48 The crowds that had gathered to observe this spectacle went back to their homes, overcome with deep sorrow and devastated by what they had witnessed. 49 But standing off at a distance were some who truly knew Jesus, and the women who had followed him all the way from Galilee were keeping vigil. 50-51 There was also a member of the Jewish council named Joseph, from the village of Ramah, a good-hearted, honorable man who was eager for the appearing of God’s kingdom realm. He had strongly disagreed with the decision of the council to crucify Jesus. 52 He came before Pilate and asked permission to take the body of Jesus and give him a proper burial; and Pilate grated his request. 53 So he took the body from the cross and wrapped it in a winding sheet of linen and placed it in a new, unused tomb chiseled out of solid rock. 54 It was preparation Day, and the Sabbath was fast approaching. (Luke 23:47-54 The Passion) There is so much hate and failure to recognize truth leading up to the scene of the crucifixion. Some of that is so hard to understand; the length that people will go to to supposedly prove they are right. But there was an honorable man that had strongly disagreed with this act. He then went further and asked permission to give Jesus a proper burial. Father, thank You for the act of Joseph that showed he believed. Since I also believe, I desire to show by my actions that belief. Thank You for the sacrifice of Your Son and my Savior. AMEN My desire, Lord, is to have a heart that is meek before You. I want to be quiet in Your presence; like a child who rests on its mother’s lap. My soul is content in You. Psalm 131 ]]>