“And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.” (John 11:49-50 KJV).
Caiaphas was the high priest appointed by the Romans to head the Jewish council that year. He's a member of a religious group and political party called the Sadducees. In contrast to the Pharisees, this group doesn't believe in the resurrection (Acts 23:8). As with the religious Pharisees, their beliefs are totally whacked. His statement shows us that God can make the words and actions of the enemies of the gospel reflect His sovereign will or plan. He can use them to work for His glory. This man's words and actions unwittingly affirmed prophecies hundreds of years before, when it was spoken of Christ Jesus dying for the people (Isaiah 52:12b).
No one can thwart God's design and plan. And these religious Jews' efforts (despite their worst intentions) will in fact lead to the precise fulfillment of what the Lord wants to accomplish. (But, it does not negate either the free will of humanity, or their accountability for the consequences of their words and actions.)
We must all be reminded, that His holy and written Words said: “So then each of us will give an account of himself to God. " (Romans 14:12 ESV).
And the Lord Jesus affirmed: “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”” (Matthew 12:36-37 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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