Luke wrote by THE SPIRIT in chapter 23:
18 And they all cried out at once, saying, “Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas”—
19 who had been thrown into prison for a certain rebellion made in the city, and for murder.
20 Pilate, therefore, wishing to release Jesus, again called out to them.
21 But they shouted, saying, “Crucify Him, crucify Him!”
22 Then he said to them the third time, “Why, what evil has He done? I have found no reason for death in Him. I will therefore chastise Him and let Him go.”
23 But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And the voices of these men and of the chief priests prevailed.
24 So Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they requested.
Anytime a nation rejects Christ Whom once they received, they bring on worse judgment than before Christ arrived. Jesus knew His fate and the fate of Israel as they rejected not only Him but FATHER as well as they sowed seeds of death. Pilate gave them three opportunities in order to let everything be established by two or three witnesses… they chose death over Love thus they sealed the fate of their nation and their temple.
The chief priests were among those who chose death even though they were well acquainted with Scriptures and the mercies of FATHER. They spoke what was in their heart. How could they be so blinded? Their blindness was due to the idols in their hearts and their desire to maintain the status quo of their positions in the community. Their greed motivated them to deal harshly with anyone who challenged their traditions and control over the masses.
Just because the population is moving away from FATHER into further sin and rebellion does not mean that FATHER will not answer the fervent prayers of the righteous. FATHER will continue to confound the wise with what the world calls foolish and will overcome the world by HIS Love expressed through HIS called out ones.
Just as Jesus was persecuted, those who FATHER is raising up will be persecuted as well. In these times, this persecution will be known as “fake news” and only those who hear FATHER’S Voice will be able to discern the Truth from the noise. People are being intoxicated with information rather than hearing HIS Voice. I personally desire one word of revelation from Above over all the opinions broadcast by man.
FATHER will protect HIS Remnant in the coming chaos. All signs indicate a great reset will occur and those who have trusted in man’s wisdom will “lose it” and they lose all. How much longer will it be before the current system deteriorates for all to see? I don’t know but the signs are there. What is the most important thing I can be doing? Embracing FATHER and HIS Love as I seek to hear HIM more clearly than ever before. As men continue to run from the Light, let us run TO THE LIGHT. I expect FATHER’S power and authority to come forth like never before. HIS Judgment will come in order to restore righteousness and purge the earth of all wickedness and perverseness. The light will be blinding to some and it will be a guide to others. Let us fully embrace HIS Love and take on HIS Character without reservation. Let us not accept the ever changing values of the world but base our life on HIS Path set before us.