2000 years ago people were given a choice of which messiah they wanted. Which one they wanted free so they could follow and which they would leave to die.
Jesus or Barabbas?
Both revolutionaries
Both starting rebellions against opposing kingdoms.
Who will they choose?
Barabbas - coming with strength, with power, with the sword
Jesus - coming with love, with conviction, with peace
Crucify him!
Barabbas – grabbing for power, wrenching it away from their oppressors
Jesus – giving it away freely, serving even the worst of their enemies
Crucify him!
Barabbas - the one who offers respect, security, dominance
Jesus – the one who asks you to give it all up
Crucify him!
Barabbas – promising you the opportunity to get everything your heart desires
Jesus – wanting to change what your heart desires
Crucify him!
Today, as we remember then man who gave it all up for those he loved we have the same choice. Which Messiah will we choose?
Barabbas, the one who gives us the best of life on our terms
Jesus, the one who truly knows what is best in life
Barabbas, the one who is made in our image
Jesus, the one who desires us to be reborn in his
Which will we choose?
Which will we follow and which will we choose to crucify?
Crucify him!
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