Women's Focus Ministries: Monday Writing...4/8/19..."Ecce Homo...Behold the Man"

Women's Focus Ministries

We are a group of Christian women (and one man) who write daily devotionals and other articles of interest to women.
We publish daily. Praying that you will enjoy this ministry.

Thank you and God bless,

Corinne Mustafa.......and the Writing Staff of "WFM"

One of our writers is writing a novel, called AFTER THE EVENT, that is published Saturdays separately from the daily posts. There is a link on the left side that will take you to the blog of the novel which is being posted in installments.

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Good Morning,

Today's blog is shorter than what you are accustomed to. I had some things going on that slowed me down.

This writing provides a theme that you can use to think about Jesus and who He was and what He would be going through during His last week on earth. What do you see when you look at Jesus. I would love to have some of you give your input on this. You can email me at corinnemustafa@gmail.com

God bless

Corinne

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Today's Devotional

"Ecce Homo...

Behold the Man"

Written by

Corinne Mustafa

Then Jesus came out,
wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe.
And Pilate said to them, “Behold the Man!”
John 19:5
KJV

Pilate had washed his hands of the whole decision about what to do with Jesus. He did not have the courage to share what he knew. He did not pay attention to his wife’s warning that he should not condemn Jesus. So he washed his hands.

What did the people of that day see when they saw Jesus.?

· Mary saw her newborn baby and marveled that he was the Son of God.

· The learned men in the temple saw a twelve year old boy who was wise beyond his years.

· John the Baptist saw his cousin. He baptized him and said he was not worthy to loosen his sandal.

· The devil saw Jesus as a person he could tempt in the dessert for forty days. Jesus was not tempted.

· The angels saw Him as He really is, and they came to minister to Him in the dessert

· Two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew saw Jesus and they recognized that He was special. When Jesus said, "Come, follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." they followed Him.

· Many people saw Him as a teacher. They followed Him to learn how to live and how to become holy.

· The rabbis saw Him as a threat to their power. They hated Him, feared Him, and conspired against Him.

· When you look at Jesus…when you “behold the man”…who do you see?

Please spend some time thinking about whom you see, and what He means to you. Pray a prayer of praise and thanks to Jesus who brought you salvation and eternal life with Him.

Written by
Corinne Mustafa

"BEHOLD THE MAN"

Sung by

Annie Herring

1 comment:

AnonymousApril 10, 2019 at 2:20 PM
In response to your request as to what we see, I am now submitting mine.
When I look at Jesus, I obviously can’t see a clear face, yet somehow I am able to see a gentle, tender look without any hint of accusation, only filled with love and welcome. I see a happy smile and outstretched arms with nail-scarred hands, waiting to give me an embrace of welcome. I see forgiveness and all is well in His face. I hear the, “Well done—-“, and then, “Your transgressions, every one of them, are forgiven and forgotten.” I want to sit at His feet and listen to Him. I see Him enjoying the praise and worship in word and song from all who are there.
For now, I see Him walking beside me, warding off my troubles. I see Him never letting me go or suffering me to fall. When I look at Jesus, I feel such great love in my heart and I am so eager to have my eternity with Him begin.

Blessings -
Karen Bennett