Daily Walk Through the New Testament

June 14

Read Mark 14:53-15:5

In Jesus’ darkest hour, no one stood up for Him. Judas was guilty of handing Him over to the authorities. The disciples were guilty of leaving Jesus in His most desperate hour. The Sanhedrin was guilty of falsely accusing Him. Peter was guilty of denying Him. Pilate was guilty of ignoring the obvious about Him. The crowd was guilty of shouting out, “Crucify Him!” All of them were guilty, and so are we. After all, our sin is the only reason He had to go to the cross in the first place.
The only true innocent Person in all of human history had to give His life for those who were far from innocent. But Jesus didn’t run from His responsibility. He embraced the cross. He endured its pain. He did it all for you and me, and He did it for the Father’s glory.
Take time to meditate on these staggering realities of Jesus. Read through Isaiah 53. Remember that you have been redeemed “with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot” (1 Peter 1:19). Honor your Savior. Love and thank Him every way you can. Live for Him today!