I Am Innocent
When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said, “It is your responsibility!” (Matthew 27:24)
Pilate’s responsibility to his Roman government was to keep the peace in the region. That was his job. However, he would actually wash his hands of Jesus’ case and surrender Him to the wishes of a loud mob. There was no way he could fail to take a stand. Not taking a stand for justice and truth in this case was passivity in practice. By his actions and lack of actions, he was aligned with evil. This happens every time and in every generation.
Can someone really declare their innocence in the blood of Christ? Can any of us excuse our lack of engagement with Jesus because we don’t want to be involved, and remain innocent before God? Of course not! We are all guilty because of our sin. It was our sin which brought the Savior to this world. Out of His love for us, God, desiring an intimate relationship with us, sent His Son to redeem us from our sins. Jesus shed His innocent blood on the cross to pay the price for our atrocious sins!
You can declare your innocence, but that doesn’t make it true! You do not have the authority to absolve yourself of your sin; only God can do that. Pilate washed his hands publicly before the crowd that day to declare his innocence. The one who will truly experience cleansing is the one who raises their hand and says, “I am guilty! I am sinful! Thank you, Jesus for dying for me!” For it is only in Christ, that God sees us completely innocent. Celebrate that today!
Pilate’s responsibility to his Roman government was to keep the peace in the region. That was his job. However, he would actually wash his hands of Jesus’ case and surrender Him to the wishes of a loud mob. There was no way he could fail to take a stand. Not taking a stand for justice and truth in this case was passivity in practice. By his actions and lack of actions, he was aligned with evil. This happens every time and in every generation.
Can someone really declare their innocence in the blood of Christ? Can any of us excuse our lack of engagement with Jesus because we don’t want to be involved, and remain innocent before God? Of course not! We are all guilty because of our sin. It was our sin which brought the Savior to this world. Out of His love for us, God, desiring an intimate relationship with us, sent His Son to redeem us from our sins. Jesus shed His innocent blood on the cross to pay the price for our atrocious sins!
You can declare your innocence, but that doesn’t make it true! You do not have the authority to absolve yourself of your sin; only God can do that. Pilate washed his hands publicly before the crowd that day to declare his innocence. The one who will truly experience cleansing is the one who raises their hand and says, “I am guilty! I am sinful! Thank you, Jesus for dying for me!” For it is only in Christ, that God sees us completely innocent. Celebrate that today!
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I am a sinner since Jesus is the only one without sin. I must confess my sin every day to be right with God.
Thank you curt for your message. We all miss you very much in Merritt Island, but I am glad I get to watch you online. You are truly an inspiration and flowing with the word God.
Jesus Christ is our only hope.
Yes, without Christ we are lost and remain in our sin. Thank You, Jesus for shedding Your blood for my sin. By your stripes; I am healed to the glory of God our Father. Amen. ðŸ™
nAnd, yes! I'm so thankful for Pastor Dodd and his messages to help keep us focused and accountable! Thank you, Pastor Dodd.
Yes, thank you Pastor Dodd.