The High Priest Questions Jesus

John 18:19-24

19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.

20 “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. 21 Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.”

22 When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby slapped him in the face. “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” he demanded.

23 “If I said something wrong,” Jesus replied, “testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?” 24 Then Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.

If I say something wrong, tell me. Why hit me? Is is because I spoke truth to you?

Jesus is still teaching. He was always teaching. Even as He was ridiculed and mocked and skapped, He still teaches. As a matter of fact, if the person that struck Him asked for forgiveness at that moment, Jesus would grant it. Of that, I am sure.

To be completely transparent should be the goal of every human. To not have to backtrack, change stories, or lie, to cover up a wrongdoing is pretty high on the list of many I am sure. The ability to allow your walk be your talk. To be a walking testimony, is a daily goal of mine.

I want to walk the way Jesus did. I want to be able to teach through service to others. I want others to see Him in me, rather than the person I am. I want people to know that I am forgive be a use of the blood of Jesus. I want people to know that cross is still actively taking care of sin daily. That the Finish Work Of The Cross is real.

I hope that my walk reflects Jesus in me today. And I hope this for each and every day until I am called home. #JesusSaves