*DAILY DEW 19/FEBRUARY/2025* *STILL REJECTING JESUS???* _Key Bible Text:_ *"But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews? Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber."* (John 18: 39-40 (KJV)) _Bible Insight_ Pilate, in an attempt to appease the crowd, offers to release a prisoner of their choice, as was the custom during the Passover (John 18:39). He presents Jesus, the "King of the Jews," as the potential candidate for release. However, the crowd rejects Jesus, crying out for the release of Barabbas instead. The choice between Jesus and Barabbas is significant. Barabbas was a robber, a man who had broken the law and deserved punishment. In contrast, Jesus was the innocent Son of God, who had done no wrong. The crowd's preference for Barabbas over Jesus highlights their spiritual blindness and their desire for a leader who would satisfy their earthly ambitions. The lesson from this verse is that humanity often chooses the wrong path, even when faced with the truth. The crowd's rejection of Jesus represents the universal human tendency to reject God's offer of salvation and instead choose our own way. This passage serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's wisdom and guidance, rather than relying on our own limited understanding. Furthermore, the exchange between Jesus and Barabbas foreshadows the greater exchange that would take place on the cross. Jesus, the innocent one, would take the place of Barabbas, the guilty one, and bear the punishment for humanity's sins. This act of substitutionary atonement would demonstrate God's love and mercy towards humanity, offering us forgiveness and redemption through faith in Jesus Christ. _MEDITATION:_ *"Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."* *God's forgiveness is NOW based on Christ's atoning death. See that you don't miss it for anything. Let's learn from those rejected Jesus when they had the opportunity to choose him.* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_FEBRUARY,2025* ❤ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...