Circa AD 33, Jesus of Nazareth got himself crosswise of the power brokers. He claimed all authority, said he was God, said that he must be obeyed, or else.
People were offended. They took him to court, framed him, crucified him, and buried him, or so they thought. It was the atrocity of the ages.
It was His longstanding plan to rule the universe and redeem his people.
Jesus’ plans do not depend on favorable court decisions.
This is a comfort to me as I face fines and penalties of $41,000.00 from the City of Evansville for refusing to rent my home to a couple of ladies because they choose to live as lesbians. Maybe I can appeal and maybe not. Either way, it isn’t about me. I am only a canary in the mine. It is about the mob v Jesus, and Jesus’ plans do not depend on winning in court.
They thought they buried him circa AD 33. But Rome fell, and Christianity went on.
“Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.” Isaiah 9:7
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