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John 18:1 – 19:42
“If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” Pilate tried to convince the Jews that their accusations of Jesus did not warrant a guilty verdict or a death sentence. According to the law at the time, there is no way Jesus should have made it t the cross. There was no evidence or any witnesses, yet Jesus was found guilty although He had committed no crime. However, He had a purpose and against all odds, Jesus made it to the cross.

I know that I should be dead. There have been some things that I have experienced in my life that could only lead to death, yet against all odds, I am alive. I have come to realize that I am alive to fulfill God’s purpose for me. I ran from it, I ignored it, I tried to hide from it but now I embrace it. As a third generation preacher’s kid, I would often get asked when I would be following in the footsteps of those before me and accept my calling. My answer was always the same: not me! I never imagined that God would birth in me a desire to help others know Him in a deep and intimate level. Against all odds!

Jesus had all power in his hands and at any moment could have decided that he was not willing to be sacrificed or crucified. Yet, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit (19:30). Jesus was the perfect example that when God has a plan for your life, you can make it against all odds.

Moses led the children of Israel out of Egypt against all odds. Noah built an ark against all odds. Sarah had a baby against all odds. Daniel made it alive out of the lion’s den against all odds. Esther saved her people from destruction against all odds. David became king against all odds. Paul preached the gospel against all odds. Jesus was crucified against all odds.

God is calling us to live for Him against all odds.

LaNicia Williams
Seattle, WA
http://www.facebook.com/helpinghandsconnect

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Posted on: April 2nd, 2010 in: LENT, Lent Devotional