SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2022 Short Daily Devotions

SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2022

TEXT: Luke 23:44-56

44. It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon,

45. while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two.

46. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Having said this, he breathed his last.

47. When the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God and said, “Certainly this man was innocent.”

48. And when all the crowds who had gathered there for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they returned home, beating their breasts.

49. But all this acquaintances, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

50. Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council,

51. had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God.

52. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

53. Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid.

54. It was the day of Preparation , and the Sabbath was beginning.

55. The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was laid.

56. Then they returned, and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

(New Revised Standard Version Holy Bible)

TOPIC: YOU CAN BE A LEADER WITH A DIFFERENCE

Joseph of Arimathea was a member of the Jewish high council who would not partake in the wicked decisions and actions of the council. He was kingdom-minded: at his own risk, he requested for the body of Jesus, took Him from the cross, wrapped and laid Him in the new tomb. Joseph greatly honor Jesus Christ.

There are many Christians who are in leadership positions but do not honor Christ when vital decisions are made and would compromise because of fear and the benefits they enjoy or expect.

Some even partake in decisions where their fellow Christians are made to look like criminals just to deal with them.

QUESTION: Are you a God-fearing leader? How do you use your leadership position?

PRAYER: O Lord, please give us God-fearing leaders, in Jesus name, Amen.

Remain Blessed                                 

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