11 But the plans of the lord stand firm forever,
the purposes of his heart through all generations."The LORD's plans stand firm forever." Are you frustrated by inconsistencies you see in others, or even in yourself? God is completely trustworthy-his intentions never change. There is a promise that good and perfect gifts come to us from the Creator who never changes. When you wonder if there is anyone in whom you can trust, remember that God is completely consistent. Let him counsel you, and trust in his plans for your life. Verse and commentary above is copied from the Life Application Study Bible Reading Plan on YouVersion. Check it out at http://www.youversion.com/ .
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Luke 22:54-62 The Guards Mock Jesus 63 The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating him.64 They blindfolded him and demanded, "Prophesy! Who hit you?"65 And they said many other insulting things to him. Jesus Before Pilate and Herod 66 At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and the teachers of the law, met together, and Jesus was led before them. 67 "If you are the Messiah," they said, "tell us."
Jesus answered, "If I tell you, you will not believe me,68 and if I asked you, you would not answer.69 But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God." 70 They all asked, "Are you then the Son of God?"
He replied, "You say that I am." 71 Then they said, "Why do we need any more testimony? We have heard it from his own lips."
Jesus allowed the forces of evil, including us, to try their best to completely discredit Him. No one at that time had any concept of a God that would sacrifice Himself to save us. What a shock Satan must have had, not to mention the religious leaders, when Jesus after 3 days resurrected from the dead. You can't discredit the God of the universe no matter how hard you try. I just imagine Jesus with a big smile on his face saying, " I'm back." |
