MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2010 HEROD AND JESUS (SIGNIFICANCE)
There might not have been another human
being in Jesus' time whose pride imprisoned him, both figuratively and
literally, more than Herod the Great. He proudly held the title of Tetrarch of
Judea (a sign of his desire for significance) 2,000 years ago when Jesus was
born. Herod was known as the "King of the Jews," a title he received from the
Roman Senate (37-4 BC) -one that the Jews would not recognize because of its
origin. He lived in his palaces with locked and closed doors, reflective of his
heart. In the end, Herod died insignificant in his palace in Jericho in 4 BC.
Historians say that he passed away most likely due to a bout with syphilis.
Contrastingly, Jesus died significant, satisfied in the Restorer's love:
"Jesus called out with a loud voice, 'Father, into your hands I commit my
spirit.' When he had said this, he breathed his last" (Luke 23:46). Find your
significance in the love of Christ.
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