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“And all the people said, “His blood shall be on us and on our children!”  Then he released Barabbas for them; but after having Jesus scourged, he handed Him over to be crucified” (Matthew 27:25-26).

The blood of Jesus is on their children.  For those who believe, it is the healing salve of forgiveness.  For those who do not believe, it is the condemnation of the ongoing rebellion against the One through whom all things have their being.  Crowds go with the flow, under the influence of whatever fancy is passing by, and evil is done.  Hatred and anger is not enough, so taking revenge is the way of the wicked. But vengeance is Mine, says the LORD.

Lord, I have been a part of crowds that go off and do things that are wicked.  We do what is right in our own minds, but if our minds are not right, we will do what is wrong.  Jesus, You have put us into a right relationship with the Father, and wickedness will do all it can to keep us from that relationship.  Continue to interfere with the way of this world so that Your healing blood reminds me the You are the Way. The Truth and the Life.

Thank You Jesus for doing all that is needed.  I cannot begin to imagine all that You have done, but I know You alone are able to do it.  By the grace which is mine in You, forgive me when I am carried away by temptations.  Help me to be quick to repent and grant me fortitude to hold fast to the truth You have revealed so that I may humbly walk with You all the days of my life.  No matter what the shouting crowds around me say, be the One who leads me, dear Lord.  Amen.   

 

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