How differently Jesus answered His interrogators in Luke 22:66-23:17! And it was not about people pleasing. Both parties got very angry. But His answers accomplished what was needed - a revelation of their heart.
The chief religious guys asked Him straight out, "Are You the Son of God, then?" And He said to them, "Yes, I am." To them it was a sealing of His fate. He was guilty of blasphemy. Their answer must be death.
However Herod was hoping for a good performance from Jesus. He thought he might even see some grand miracle. But Jesus knew how to answer a fool. (Proverbs 26:4) When Herod questioned Jesus for some time," He answered him nothing." So Herod just treated Jesus "with contempt and mocking".
However Herod was hoping for a good performance from Jesus. He thought he might even see some grand miracle. But Jesus knew how to answer a fool. (Proverbs 26:4) When Herod questioned Jesus for some time," He answered him nothing." So Herod just treated Jesus "with contempt and mocking".
Really both parties were seeking their own agenda. And Jesus had the strength of character to be true to His course - no matter the response. He became the saving grace to us all - even to hearts that have no room for Him. Let us make ample room for Jesus today.
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