If you want to read the New Testament in a year along with us, today’s reading is Matthew 27:1-31
“Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said, “Let him be crucified!” And he said, “Why, what evil has he done?” But they shouted all the more, “Let him be crucified!” So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.” And all the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!””

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭27:22-25‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/mat.27.22-25.esv
All,
This stands out because Matthew says, “So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.”” What happens when leaders do not lead? Does Pilot really have the option to “wash his hands” of this situation? God places us all in unique situations to serve Him. Sometimes those situations may be “gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning” and it becomes overwhelming. Do we wash our hands? God knows we don’t have the ability to handle these situations and wants us to pray to Him and rely on the Holy Spirit to enable us to do God’s will in trying times. Please pray that we and our friends seek God constantly today and ask the Holy Spirit to walk with us through tough times. Please pray for Debbie, Makenna and Kole.