Him, “Aren’t you going to answer? See how many things they are
accusing you of.” But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was
amazed. (Mark 15: 3-5)
Sometimes silence speaks more loudly than words. At some point,
each of us has received “the silent treatment” from another. It’s a
way of getting a point across without further argument.
But Jesus isn’t trying to win an argument. He simply knows there is
no explanation to offer or defense to give that will change what is
inevitable. The crowds will demand His death anyway. He will be led
away to be beaten and executed.
On the cross Jesus will breathe His last, and for a while it will seem
that God has turned a silent ear toward His creation. Sin and death
will appear to have the last word.
The silence of the Innocent One speaks volumes against the noise of
our attempts to justify ourselves and the din of excuses for our
failure to act. The season of Lent offers time for quiet reflection as we
leave pretense behind and open ourselves to hear the voice of God.
Holy Jesus, you took the sin of the world quietly upon yourself in
order to break the clanging chains that kept us in bondage to sin.
Thank you for loving us and setting us free. Amen.
Pastor Keith Day
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