*DAILY DEW 20/FEBRUARY/2025* *BEHOLD THE MAN!* _Key Bible Text:_ *"Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him."* (John 19: 5-6 (KJV)) _Bible Insight_ Jesus' appearance before Pilate and the crowd is a poignant moment in the Passion narrative. The crown of thorns and purple robe, symbols of mockery and ridicule, contrast starkly with Jesus' true identity as the King of kings. Pilate's declaration, "Behold the man!" (Ecce homo!), is a haunting invitation to gaze upon the battered and bruised Jesus, highlighting the shocking disparity between His divine nature and His humiliating circumstances. The crowd's response, however, is a chilling reminder of human depravity. Despite Pilate's declaration of Jesus' innocence, the chief priests and officers cry out for His crucifixion. Their bloodlust and determination to eliminate Jesus demonstrate the depths of human sin and rebellion against God. This episode serves as a stark warning about the dangers of unchecked ambition, jealousy, and hatred. The lesson from this passage is that true justice and righteousness are often obscured by human sin and corruption. Pilate's attempt to absolve himself of responsibility by declaring Jesus innocent ultimately proves futile, as the crowd's clamor for crucifixion prevails. This episode highlights the need for divine intervention and redemption, as human systems and institutions are inherently flawed and prone to injustice. _MEDITATION:_ *"The praises of the crowd is soon buried in their passionate rejection & denouncement. Take the crowd's cheer to heart at your own peril. The cancel culture didn't start today & won't end until the end of time"* *#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...