WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS?

I think it fitting during passion week to bring to our attention that scene from Pilate's judgment hall. The angry Jewish mob had brought Jesus to the Roman Governor for trial. Having questioned both the Jewish elders and Jesus, Pilate declared Jesus innocent and offered to release him. The angry crowd raised such a clamor that Pilate offered them a choice between Jesus and Barabbas. Barabbas was a "notable prisoner" who had raised an insurrection and had committed murder. Surely, surely, they could not choose Barabbas! But they did!


It was then that Pilate asked this fateful question that comes ringing down through the centuries: "What shall I do then with Jesus?" It is a question for every person because its answer determines destiny. It is a question I must answer. It is a question for you!


Peter stated in acts 4:12, " Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven ... whereby we must be saved." As we have always known, this narrows down the field. What will you do with Jesus? We can imagine God saying, "What have you done with my Son?" The question is inescapable. There is no place to hide. The answer may be delayed, but that only reduces the hope of a right answer.


A writer I like to read after states, "Choices are the hinges of destiny." Viewed in the best light, choices are precious property. I am free to choose! And I choose Jesus! Of course, there are obligations to walk in the light of His teachings to maintain victory, but it's like the poet wrote, " Oh, I love to walk with Jesus."


To all who are waiting, to all who are straying, Jesus calls, "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."


And He is still calling!