If You’re Not “Getting It”…..

The irony in the Bible is so intriguing. I mean God is the Author of life, right. It is His story to write, correct? Think about the difference between people who have been granted the blessing of seeing spiritually, having the ability to decipher truth from amid the lies. These people, who have surrendered to Jesus’ lordship, they see life from a totally different perspective. It’s like Elijah seeing the angels surrounding the enemy, who surrounded him. And his servant only being able to see the surrounding enemy. It wasn’t until God opened his eyes, allowing him to see the angels, that he trusted Elijah. Isn’t it the same here. Jesus is on the cross. People are mocking Him about destroying the temple and rebuilding it in 3 days. They also tell Him to save Himself. What they wanted from Him, in order to believe, was the very thing He was doing. It was just a matter of seeing it. Their unbelief didn’t allow them to see what was really going on. Yet Jesus’ followers were trusting Him, even though they weren’t seeing everything clearly, they still trusted His words to them. Isn’t it strange how an event can take place, witnessed by many, but have it interpreted in a totally different manner? The irony in the Bible is fascinating. Truth always needs discernment. And God is the only giver of spiritual insight. If you’re not “getting it” (truth), ask God to open your eyes; make your heart right with Him. Then you will see what others think they see, and it will bring deeper understanding of yourself and a closer relationship with your Maker.

The people passing by shouted abuse, shaking their heads in mockery. “Ha! Look at You now!” they yelled at Him. “You said You were going to destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days. 30 Well then, save Yourself and come down from the cross!”31 The leading priests and teachers of religious law also mocked Jesus. “He saved others,” they scoffed, “but He can’t save Himself! 32 Let this Messiah, this King of Israel, come down from the cross so we can see it and believe Him!” Even the men who were crucified with Jesus ridiculed Him. Mark 15:29c-32