Pastor W. F. Kumuyi Daily Devotional — HIGHER EVERYDAY 18 September 2022 – Topic: THE PERSONALITY OF PILATE
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HIGHER EVERYDAY
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
THE PERSONALITY OF PILATE
MEMORY VERSE: “Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?” (MATTHEW 27:17).
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According to Ben Lindsey, “Pontius Pilate was the first censor and Jesus Christ the first great victim of censorship.” As Bible students, we already know that Pontius Pilate, the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judaea, was the official who presided over the trial of Jesus and later condemned Him to death and ordered His crucifixion after washing his hands. He is known as one of the most controversial and mysterious figures in human history.
From his action, Pontius Pilate is seen not only as a man full of intrigues but also as a leader who was cruel, ruthless, hypocritical and knew how to do his dirty job. The Roman governor was also seen as a wavering judge, who initially exonerated Jesus before deviating from his original fairness and bending to the will of the crowd to condemn Him to death. Pilate knew of Jesus’ reputation and miracles, which is why His earlier decision was that Jesus was not a common criminal. But he suddenly turned and asked Jesus, the truth personified: “What is truth?” Do not twist the truth but uphold it.
QUOTE: Do not twist the truth.
CHALLENGE: As a leader, take a firm decision.
PRAYER: Lord, deliver me from Pilate’s spirit.
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