Matthew 27
In v62-64, the chief priests and Pharisees convinced Pilate that he should guard Jesus' tomb in case someone steals the body. Yet, because they were blinded to the fact that they were indeed dealing with God himself they could not see that they could not prevent God's plan from coming to fruition. We often try believe we can engineer an outcome in our lives - we do of course have free will but not apart from God's will. It's a matter of becoming aligned with God's will.
Nothing can stop God's plan
God's will for our lives
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who has blessed me beyond what I deserve! Thank You Jesus! I am not worthy of such blessings. I am lustful, unfaithful, and quick to anger. Please forgive me for such sin and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul and mind, and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
“Take a guard,” Pilate answered. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.” So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard. v65-66
In v62-64, the chief priests and Pharisees convinced Pilate that he should guard Jesus' tomb in case someone steals the body. Yet, because they were blinded to the fact that they were indeed dealing with God himself they could not see that they could not prevent God's plan from coming to fruition. We often try believe we can engineer an outcome in our lives - we do of course have free will but not apart from God's will. It's a matter of becoming aligned with God's will.
Nothing can stop God's plan
God's will for our lives
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who has blessed me beyond what I deserve! Thank You Jesus! I am not worthy of such blessings. I am lustful, unfaithful, and quick to anger. Please forgive me for such sin and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul and mind, and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
