3/11 Quiet Time (Luke 20:20-26 ESV)

20 So they watched him and sent spies, who pretended to be sincere, that they might catch him in something he said, so as to deliver him up to the authority and jurisdiction of the governor. 21 So they asked him, “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly, and show no partiality, but truly teach the way of God. 22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or not?” 23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, 24 “Show me a denarius. Whose likeness and inscription does it have?” They said, “Caesar's.” 25 He said to them, “Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” 26 And they were not able in the presence of the people to catch him in what he said, but marveling at his answer they became silent.

Jesus knew the hearts of the spies who asked Him questions; He knew their plans. Because He also had to fulfill His purpose of dying on the cross, He answered and shut them up. Jesus had the wisdom to say the right things (or stay silent) at the right time. When it became time for Him to die, He doesn't say much - once again - to fulfill His purpose.

 

God is all-knowing and His wisdom is so much greater than mine. There are things and situations I don't understand, but I know God is watching over everything. God clearly has the power to interfere and shut people up or reveal their evilness if He has a specific purpose. Let me also remember that God has the power to do that to me too, but by His grace I'm called righteous.