(KJV.) ST. MATTHEW 27:24
(24) When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.
SEE YE TO IT!
Grace be unto you! Giving up on life issues! There are a couple of emotional distresses that can push against a soul to prevailing against the man; (i) at times when we find ourselves entangled in circumstances beyond human control, we give up the faith fight, throw in the towels of working things out with patience, walk away from responsibilities; this type of reactions, should not be for believers, for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when persecuted, faced his enemies, though he knew that at the end of his trials, he would be scourged, crucified, buried, but resurrect from the graveyard, he never gave up on the faith, but stood firmly before enemies, finished his calling with flying colors; therefore, believers, should have this kind of faith, to know that when life decides to throw rotten tomatoes unto us, no matter the stains, all things work together for good, because of the favor of Jesus Christ upon our lives; therefore, the best thing to do in any difficult situation is, to call upon the name of Jesus, pray fervently, persevering, forbearing, trusting in him with all our hearts, souls, and might; (ii) the other aspect of giving up on life issues is, when we have done everything we possibly can to handle issues or responsibilities, felt overwhelmed when there are no resolutions forthcoming, we think negatively about the whole issue, decides against it, to stop wasting time on it; hmm! If this is the case for anyone of us, I encouraged you to never give up the good faith, there is a purpose for the delay, in the end, there is a greater gratification to enjoy, for anything worth doing at all, ought to be done well; envision the end results.
During Jesus trials, he stood before Pontius Pilate for questioning, after he found no reason to condemn Jesus; he related his findings to the persecuting crowd, as to free Jesus, but they said to him, crucify him, let his blood be on us, and on our children; cf. verse 25; when Pilate saw that he could not prevail against them, he washed his hands before them, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it: Pilate, washed and wiped off both hands, threw his towel, gave up on Jesus, walked away, satisfied his persecutors; pause! Did Pontius Pilate give in to the desires of the persecutors for their rebellious, provoking reactions towards Jesus or to please his alliances, secured his throne? the answer is, both; there is a cause to effect for actions and reactions; therefore, whenever we decide to give up on important issues, let's pray first, search our hearts to discern what might be the underline factors, think deeply, about the reasons why we ought to make the change before we endeavor to do so; the moment we pray about something, Jesus takes is upon himself to work things together in other to bring it to fruition; therefore, let us persevere with faith, the good times are here again.
Beloved, let us never give up easily in life unless Jesus says to give it up; the struggles of life are stepping stones to maturity, greater heights and manifestations of the glory of God, not that alone, but it is a process to which a soul is purified on earth for the future glory on earth and thereafter in everlasting life: if Jesus went through sufferings, did not give up, but overcame the enemy, given the name above all names; my friend, we are overcomers as well, let's not give up on the issues pertaining to life, but work it out together with Jesus. Continue ye in Love! Jesus is coming back again soon! Peace and Love be unto you! Amen and Amen!
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