Sons of God

“But from now on the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” So they all said, “Are you the Son of God, then?” And he said to them, “You say that I am” (Luke 22:66–23:1)

As soon as it was day..." we read in Luke 22:66. Jesus has endured an unlawful trial the previous night —arrested, falsely accused, and denied a proper hearing— "The elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes came together and led Him into their counsel, saying 'If you are the Christ, tell us'" (v. 67).

As we ponder again the sufferings of our beloved Saviour and Lord, the injustice, the false accusations, and the unbelief of those who questioned who He really was, the scene is heart-wrenching. How can we relate to His pain and agony? To be forsaken by your friends, denied by your companions, and mocked and abused by your accusers. I dare say none has endured such grief, pain, and heartache.

Despite Jesus' beautiful words of life, His many miracles, His love for His people, even the raising of Lazarus—the leaders still refused to believe Him. They refused to accept Him as their Messiah, the Anointed One.

Jesus, knowing their hearts, knew they would not believe him (v. 68). But then He started with this statement: "Hereafter the Son of Man will sit on the right hand of the power of God" (v. 69). One day He would sit in judgment of them, and His judgment would be just. They knew this was an apparent reference to the Messiah from Daniel 7:13–14. Yet, they persisted in refusing to acknowledge who He was.

"Are you then the Son of God?" So He said to them, "Yes, I am" (v. 70). Now they had heard the truth, but instead of falling at His feet and worshipping Him, they believed they had their evidence to send Him to the cross. They were, in fact, crucifying the very Son of God for telling the truth! The tragedy of not believing, receiving, and trusting in Christ! May we be faithful and delighted to share the truth of the Gospel to a lost and dying world—Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.

LET US PRAY - Heavenly Father, we worship and adore You and thank You that the life we now live in the flesh, we live by faith in the Son of God who loved us and gave Himself for us. In the glorious name of Jesus Christ. In Jesus' name. Amen.