They say for behavior to be considered bullying, It has to contain three components: (1) intentional hurtful actions (2) repeated behavior over time, and (3) an imbalance of power. Well, based on this definition, the horrible behavior that we see happening to Jesus in Chapter 27, is not bullying, because while the actions of others are extremely hurtful, and they are repeated over and over again, Jesus is still the Son of God - so He has the power to make it all stop at anytime! The power is 100% - all in His hands! Instead, we are witnessing what is called Human Cruelty, and it’s the result of humans who do not operate under the Spirit of God. Listen to this - “As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross (of Jesus). They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). And there they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink anymore. When they had crucified Jesus, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. And sitting down, they kept watch over him there. Above his head they placed the written charge against him: “This is Jesus, the king of the Jews.” Two rebels were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!” In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him. “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! He’s the king of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now if he wants him, for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’ ” In the same way the rebels who were crucified with him also heaped insults on him.” Matthew 27:32-44 Jesus was insulted by all kinds of men. Elders, teachers, and government leaders; rebels, soldiers and guardsmen; Even the people who had laid down their garments, as Jesus was walking over the Mount of Olives said, “Crucify him!” The whole community participated in the insulting death of Jesus - Both the lowly and the proud! But what they did not realize is that the Word of God never changes. Jesus came in the flesh as a Lamb led to slaughter, and chose to lay down his life. Do you get that? God himself took on flesh so that He could experience our physical death. He poured out His blood to break the curse He set; to bring mankind back into relationship with Him. We must remember- The Word of God never returns void! What He says goes! And what they did not know, is that the Word of God can happen at any time! The Word will be born again! But according to scripture, the obedient Son will return, not as a Lamb, but as a Lion. The Lamb of God will have been fully digested by the Church. And what will stand in His place, will be the Lion of Judah who comes with a mighty roar with scepter in hand. “And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it.” Matthew 11:12 As the saying goes, you are what you eat. Get ready Church - the Body of Christ is growing. The Day of the Lord’s return is coming soon. It is time to send out the Maranatha Cry!
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