Buddy, It’s a yes or no question…..

Posted by taylorwells on Oct 23, 2009 in Daily Bread | 3 comments

Looking at the first verse, what was the motivation for asking Jesus these questions? The chief priests and scribes’ obvious reason for asking the question, “If You are the Christ, tell us” was to incriminate Jesus of blaspheming so that they could crucify him.

And he responded, “If I tell you, you will not believe, and if I ask you, you will not answer.”

Why did Jesus say that?

I believe that Jesus was trying to get a message across. Today it would look like this:

“Why would I tell you? If I tell you, you obviously wouldn’t believe me, and you will try to get me killed”.

Jesus was trying to make the point that He KNEW they wouldn’t believe, and that it wasn’t a discussion anymore. The fact was, if He told them He was the Son of God, they would do all in their power to get him killed.

The coolest part is what He says after that:

“But from now on the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”

Jesus knew where he was going. He knew that if He said He is the son of God, he would be put to death. This statement was in defiance of everything the Priests were trying to do. They could could get him charged of blasphemy. They could even put him to death. But, no matter what happened, Jesus will be “seated at the right hand of the power of God.”

The next astonishing sentence is where the rubber meets the road. The Priests asked the question. Jesus has pointed out their real motivations. Jesus had made it clear that no matter what happens, he is in control…… but,

“And they all said, “Are You the Son of God, then?” And He said to them, “Yes, I am.”

What?!? He walks right into their little “trap”?!

Jesus is confident. Jesus is strong. Jesus is unwavering. This statement is a spit in the face of death. He knows where he is going. He knows what he is doing. He knows the ultimate outcome.

So how does this example of unwavering faith apply to our day-to-day lives? To our jobs, families, and churches?

Jesus was tested (He could have said no). We will be tested (we can say no). When are challenged not to lie, steal, deny our believe in Jesus, always remember what Jesus did. In the face of obvious, momentary, and negative consequences, choose what is right.

Jesus was lifted high. He was glorified for what He did. Let’s make those hard, day-to-day choices, and remember, that we will be rewarded in the end.