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Luke 22:63-71 – Bold Humility

Our Lord Jesus Christ isn’t just taken, unjustly, as a prisoner – He is insulted and humiliated. We can’t even begin to imagine what this world would be like if God did not restrain men and women from being as sinful as they possibly could. These verses are just a glimpse of the evil that results when God’s hand is removed. But because of Jesus’ deep love towards sinners, He patiently and calmly endures this awful treatment. If He wants to, He can stop His enemies instantly, summon thousands of angels to His side, and wreak havoc on Satan. But His heart is set on the work He has come to earth to do. He has agreed to purchase our redemption by His life and death, and He will not flinch from paying the last penny of the price. Patience like Jesus’ should teach Christians a big lesson. What do the occasional insults we have to hear matter compared to the insults heaped upon Christ? But when He is so greatly humiliated, He does not respond with insults or threats. His example we can all follow.

Jesus does prophesy to His insulting enemies of His coming glory. The day will come for each of them when they will see Him as King of heaven and earth. Far too often we tend to forget about this aspect of Christ when we talk about Him. We need to remind ourselves and others that Christ is King, ruling over all, and one day all people will have to face Him.

Some people say that Jesus never claims to be God, but here He makes it very clear to His enemies that He is the Son of God, the Messiah. If Jesus can be so bold about who He is and what He has come to do, in the face of those who will put Him to death, how can we as His followers keep it quiet. Let us take the opportunities that fall in front of us every day to clearly state who Jesus is and what He has done.

Questions

  1. Why does Jesus allow Himself to be insulted?
  2. How can we be bolder about saying who Christ is?

Prayer Points

  1. Pray that the fear of what others will say and think will not keep us silent.
  2. Use prayer points from your congregation.
  3. Pray for family matters.