October 10: Nehemiah 3-4; Luke 23

Scripture: Luke 23:50 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man,
51 who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea and he was waiting for the kingdom of God.
52 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body.

Observation: Sometimes the enemy wants us to think that everyone is on his side. He wants us to think that everyone is doing it, or everyone is against us. Here we see that it was not unanimous on the council for the crucifixion. And it was the dissenting council member that became a key player by providing the grave from which Jesus arose three days later!

Application: When things are going bad, I can get to feeling that everyone is against me. It is not true, but I can feel like it is true and if I am not careful I will begin to believe that what I feel is really true. But God is able to use people in unique ways to help me. He sends help from unexpected places.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, you used Simon to carry the cross and Joseph to provide the grave. I am encouraged to know that you have people around me to help me accomplish what you give me to do. Amen.

Pastor Leon
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