Power Players

John 19:11

11Jesus answered, "You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from above. Therefore the one who delivered Me to you has the greatest sin."

Pilate was frustrated because he was not getting the answers he felt he deserved from Jesus. He became so frustrated that he felt he needed to remind Jesus of the power he believed he had. Jesus reminded him that any earthly power he has is only because God has given it. Pilate clearly understood that Jesus did not wrong but knew He had something he didn't want to mess with therefore when the Jews continued to rant "crucify him", Pilate repeatedly said he found no fault in him and that what they wanted to do was on them.

Many in this world seek power and by any means necessary. But anyone with real power understands that with it comes responsibility. Power is not a play thing and when God sees fit to give you any amount of it, you are not to use it to hurt others. Just as Jesus said, God is the one who bestows real power. And as He gives it, He can take it back. Power is defined in Merriam-Webster's Dictionary as the ability to act or produce an effect also a position of authority or physical might: also mental or moral vigor.

Power is for the purpose of helping not hurting. Those with power who understand its pull walk very carefully.


P.S.  Just a reminder to tune into the Good Life Radio Show with my girl Teria Powell from 8:30am-9:30am on the Leap of Faith Network (lofnetwork.com) Saturday, August 3rd as I will be talking about my new book, Shh Don't Tell!