Daily Devotion for April 18, 2025

Devotion:

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Read John 19:13-18, 25-30.

Religious leaders claim a secular king, Jesus cares for his mother while on the cross and states that he has finished his mission. The religious leaders hoped to crucify Jesus, and in their “means to the end,” pledged allegiance to Caesar. But Jesus knew that his trial was part of God’s plan and faced it with humility and self-control.

 

Of course this was confusing to Pilate. What do you do with a man who claims to be God, yet hates religion? What do you do with a man who knows the place and time of his death, yet goes there anyway?  

What do you do with a man who, in the midst of his pain and agony, still extended concern and care for his mother?  

His mission was fulfilled. In his cry, “it is finished”, we hear the triumphant recognition that he has now fully accomplished God’s will and paid for our sins in full.

So, will you accept him and journey with Him in this life or reject Him?  The choice is yours.

Personal Worship Option:

On this Friday - remember the cost Jesus paid to restore our relationship with God. Acknowledge His pain and sacrifice and then praise Him with a grateful heart.