[59] “Then they took up stones to throw at Him; but Jesus hid Himself and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.” – John 8:59 (NKJV)
The Jews were people who usually liked stoning people who purported any doctrine against what they believed. In the Bible, there are several instances some believers were either stoned to death or almost stoned because of the preaching of the Word.
Now, I believe this practice of stoning people among the Israelites was nurtured way back in the Old Testament when the law was given. And because of how accustomed they are to the law, it has always been hard to hear the truth from Jesus or anybody who preached Him.
One time, Jesus told them that He existed before Abraham, their forefather. Immediately, they took stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was wise. He knew how He was ordained to die in the heavens. So He protected Himself from premature death by slipping through the crowd. If He had allowed Himself to get killed by them, several prophecies about His life would have been annulled, and God wouldn’t watch that happen. For example, suppose Jesus has died through stoning. How would we have received divine healing by the stripes He received before His crucifixion on the cross?
You have to live wisely in this perverse generation. Don’t throw away your life to just anything that comes up. I have seen people do this, and usually doesn’t end well. Business ‘A’ comes in, and they jump in. Same for politics and suggestions of people. Friend, life is so easy when you know God’s purpose for your life and follow suit. Your life is not a football to get tossed to and fro by the suggestions and directions of men, of which several of them live confused. Seek to know God’s will and follow suit. It will help you.
You’re a blessing.
Prayer:
Father, I pray in the name of Jesus, protect my life from dying prematurely as I seek to fulfil my divine mandate. In Jesus’ mighty name. Amen!
Devotional Code: KGD – 2024 – 300
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