"Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad; for he had desired for a long time to see Him, because he had heard many things about Him, and hoped to see some miracles done by Him. Then he questioned Him with many words, but He answered him notiong...Then Herod... treated Him with contempt and mocked Him..."
Luke 23:8-9, 11a
Here's a twist. Herod was "exceedingly glad" to see Jesus, the same Jesus that his father had sought to kill as a baby (Matthew 2:16). However, his was not the "exceeding great joy" of the worshiping wise men (Matt. 2:10-11). Rather Herod treated Jesus as a sideshow, expecting that Jesus would at His command perform some magic trick. When Jesus didn't "perform," Herod turned on Him and treated Him with contempt, just like many people today. How often have I heard someone say, "I tried Jesus and it didn't work." They become disillusioned and bitter because Jesus isn't their servant to do their bidding. Jesus did not come to satisfy our own fleshly desire. He is above that and is worthy of our worship.
Today's Thought: Jesus is not a commodity to be used; He is God to be worshiped.
Have a worshiping day. Love you.
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