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April 15th – Matthew 27:11-14

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When Jesus stood before Pilate, falsely accused and unjustly condemned, He chose silence over defense. He didn’t argue, explain, or justify. He simply stood in strength, surrendered to the Father’s will. That silence wasn’t weakness. It was power under control. A holy stillness that trusted God’s plan more than man’s approval. How often do we want to defend ourselves when misunderstood? Yet Jesus shows us a better way. His peace wasn’t shaken by false words, because His identity was secure in the Father. In a world that tells us to clap back, speak up, and prove ourselves, Jesus whispers, “Be still. Trust Me.” His silence saved us. His restraint redeemed us. He could have called down angels, but He chose the cross. And in doing so, He teaches us to walk in quiet strength. When words fail or wounds run deep, may we remember the Lamb who stood silently for our sake. Will we trust God enough to respond like Jesus?

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January 4th – Psalm 26:1-3

Psalm 26:1-3

It hurts when we are condemned and convicted for something we didn’t do. And trying to prove our innocence can be frustrating and futile. Because no matter how we plead, or the truth before set them, some people will never believe our faultlessness. David was falsely accused by Saul. Yet instead of taking matters into his own hands, David put his faith in God. In His steadfast love, ability to declare David innocent, and the doling out of the perfect punishment. And when we come before the Lord with a truly clear conscience and unjustly accused, we too can have that same confidence. Oh our victory might not come in the way we want, or when we want, but it will come. So the next time you find yourself falsely accused and on trial for a crime you didn’t commit, don’t go to Judge Judy, go to God. Because there is only one Lawgiver and Judge. (James 4:12) And if He calls us innocent, no one can condemn us! (Rom. 8:33-34)