Daily Wisdom

Am I Some Criminal? – Mark 14:48

Key Passage

Then Jesus said, "You came to get me with swords and clubs like I am a criminal.

— Mark 14:48 ERV (Read Full Text)

Key Thought

Jesus' questions—in this verse and those that follow—help underscore the crucial travesty of the whole Passion (arrest, trials, and crucifixion) story: Jesus didn't deserve what happened to him. He is holy, righteous, compassionate, and loving. Why should he be treated so unfairly? Why would the religious and political leaders treat him so unjustly? So in the middle of the unfairness that you may well someday face, remember that the Lord knows your feelings and cares about your struggle. He has been in your position—abandoned by friends, betrayed by those close to him, and treated unjustly and unfairly. You can go to him for his help and know you will be understood and heard.

Prayer

O Lord God, thank you for knowing and caring about the unfairness of our world and promising to one day bring true and lasting justice to this world. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Related Scriptures

The earth causes plants to grow. People plant seeds in the garden, and the garden makes them grow. In the same way, the Lord will make goodness grow. The Lord will make praise grow in all the nations."
Isaiah 61:11

Christ had no sin. But God made him become sin. God did this for us, so that in Christ we could become right with God.
2 Corinthians 5:21

The Lord gives wisdom. Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth. He saves and protects good, honest people. He protects people who are fair to other people. He guards his holy people. So the Lord will give you his wisdom. Then you will understand the things that are good and fair and right.
Proverbs 2:6-9

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