# 735 Today's Du-votional comes from: Mr 15:9-11, “But Pilate answered them, saying, "Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?" 10 For he knew that the chief priests had handed Him over because of envy. 11 But the chief priests stirred up the crowd, so that he should rather release Barabbas to them.
Pilate sensed a wide gap between the feelings of the people and the feelings of these “envious” religious rulers. Was not their envy due to the high regard that the general populace had for Jesus? Surely the people who outnumbered the religious rulers would demand the release of “The King of the Jews!”
He underestimated the persuasive power of the religious leaders, and as the rulers mingled in the crowd, they convinced them to demand the release of Barabbas! This befuddled Pilate. It befuddles us. Yet, emotional appeals to our flesh, often cause us to abandon clear thinking in spiritual matters as well.
We can get caught up in a moment of emotional weakness and abandon what we know to be true. Isn't that the way of sin in our lives? We get caught up in our “feelings” and like a deer in the rutting season we blindly chase after instant gratification.
Our flesh takes over, and we find ourselves desiring Barabbas over Jesus. Sin over obedience. Death over life. Are you caught up in sin? Get away from the crowd!
Instead of shouting “Barabbas!” Come to the cross and whisper the name of Jesus, for it's His release you really need.
Father, I am so prone to wander from Your Word. My emotions tend to lead me away from the Rock of Your truth. Holy Spirit, reel me in when I face this temptation, remembering that it is Your truth that sets me free.
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