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In the early hours of this morning, the earth sent out a powerful reminder of its strength and unpredictability. A series of massive earthquakes struck the Pacific Ocean, triggering widespread concern and emergency alerts across multiple regions.


As of now, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for Hawaii, with a Tsunami Watch issued for parts of Alaska and Japan. Authorities are urging residents in these areas to stay alert, follow official instructions, and prepare for potential evacuations. These alerts are not issued lightly—every minute matters when lives and coastlines are at risk.




To our brothers and sisters in Hawaii, Alaska, and Japan, we stand with you. If you live in one of the affected areas, please stay informed and take every necessary safety precaution. Monitor local emergency broadcasts, have a go-bag ready, and follow all evacuation orders immediately if they come.




For the rest of us, this is a time to pause, reflect, and pray. Natural disasters have a way of reminding us just how fragile life can be and how quickly everything can change. While we may not be in the path of this event, we can still show support—whether through prayer, checking on friends or family in the area, or preparing our own households for emergencies.


Let’s lift up our fellow Americans—and our global neighbors—in prayer. May God protect every soul, calm every wave, and guide first responders with wisdom and strength.



Stay safe. Stay vigilant. Stay hopeful.




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We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light,
Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright.
Shine all around us by day and by night,
Jesus, the Light of the world.

Moses didn't become powerful because he was born into royalty. Neither was He  technically a "king" by title, but he was a prophet, leader, judge, and deliverer—functioning in a way that held greater authority than many kings. And yes, Moses did radiate the glory of God (Exodus 34:29–35) because he spent time in God’s presence. Moses spoke with God face to face. 


The Word says in Exodus 33:11, “And the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend.”


What a relationship. Moses didn't just seek God, but God sought out Moses. He needed Moses to free his people. What a powerful call. To be choses by God and told he has need of you.




In my opinion, what an honor! That light was literal and spiritual. And because of that he continued to seek God on the mountain while others were content to stay at the base.


Pharaoh was just a king — but he believed he was divine and a god. And because of that people acted accordingly. In ancient Egypt, Pharaohs were worshipped as gods on earth, intermediaries between the heavens and the people. 




So when Moses, a Hebrew fugitive turned prophet, stood before him with a bold command from the Lord — “Let my people go” — Pharaoh’s response was probably expected, but I’m sure unexpected to Moses. 




Unfortunately when God tells you to do something he never tells you how difficult it will be. I’m sure Moses thought Pharaoh would just release the people at God’s command. I wonder if there were any higher authorities Moses could call. He is fighting hard to get the people of God free. Meanwhile, Pharaoh feels like he does not have to answer questions to anyone for his actions. 




Nevertheless over time became deeply personal for both of them. Pharaoh said things like, “Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and moreover, I will not let Israel go” (Exodus 5:2, ESV).




It makes you wonder—why didn’t the Israelites just walk away from Pharaoh? There were so many of them. Why were they so afraid of him? But when God gives specific instructions, obedience matters more than logic. Deliverance doesn’t come by numbers or boldness—it comes by following God’s voice. I can attest to that personally. They also had to discern who was really on their side. 




But Pharaoh couldn’t "read the room." either. He couldn’t rightly decern the word of truth. He witnessed miracle after miracle — the Nile turning to blood (Exodus 7:20), frogs overrunning the land (Exodus 8:6), boils, hail, darkness, and even the death of the firstborn. Like who watches this kind of darkness and continue to hold on to something that is not theirs. It’s crazy, right.




Yet, time after time, Pharaoh called his astrologers and summoned his magicians to match the miracles. He tried to imitate Moses and the move of God instead of submitting to the will of God. You had them 40 years, dude it’s time to let go. 


Pride will always lead people to compete with God rather than bow before Him. What idiot think they can compete with God.


So we see all this evil Pharaoh is doing and seemingly getting away with. It looks like evil is winning. And I’m starting to think God is this divine setup or intervention. 


But here’s what’s sobering: God hardened Pharaoh’s heart. You see God is an exception movie producer. He wrote this one in a way in which we perceive evil is winning at first.




It wasn’t just Pharaoh being stubborn — it was God responding to his cruelty and arrogance. “But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I multiply my signs and wonders in Egypt, he will not listen to you…” (Exodus 7:3–4). Sometimes, when we refuse to heed the warnings of God, He will confirm us in our rebellion — not to destroy us immediately, but to display His justice publicly.






Pharaoh didn’t just mistreat the Israelites — he oppressed them for generations. His heart was calloused toward their cries. His wasn’t just momentary cruelty; it was a continuous bondage. His heart was so hardened—so calloused that even the cries of a suffering people couldn’t move him. 



He did everything to strip them of dignity, crushed their spirit. He had the audacity to demand bricks without straw. He expected production without provision, labor without mercy, and obedience without freedom.


And when God heard their groaning, He didn’t just plan a quiet escape; He orchestrated a deliverance that would shake Egypt to its core. “I have surely seen the affliction of my people… and I have come down to deliver them…”(Exodus 3:7–8).



In the end, Pharaoh lost everything — his kingdom, his people, his army, and his pride — swallowed in the Red Sea. The same water that became a pathway of freedom for Israel became a grave for Egypt’s pride (Exodus 14:28).


What a historical moment and writer God is. But this isn’t just history — it’s a warning.


We see the same pattern throughout scripture:

  • Nebuchadnezzar said, “Is not this great Babylon, which I have built… by my mighty power?” (Daniel 4:30), and God drove him into the wilderness like a wild beast until he declared: “those who walk in pride He is able to humble” (Daniel 4:37).

  • Herod Agrippa, in Acts 12, allowed people to call him a god. “The voice of a god, and not of a man!” And because he did not give God the glory, “he was eaten by worms and died” (Acts 12:23).


The lesson is simple but sobering:
God will not share His glory.
God will not be mocked.
God will always rescue His people and humble the proud.


Let us never be like Pharaoh — unmoved by miracles, hardened by pride, and unwilling to surrender. Instead, may we be like Moses — obedient, even when we don’t understand the full picture — trusting that God fights for the humble, and He deals with those who exalt themselves.


“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
— James 4:6

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My soul has been crying out lately, and I couldn’t shake it even if I tried. All I keep saying to the Lord is, “Bring back the oil. Bring back the anointing.” We’ve lost something sacred in our culture, and it grieves my spirit. 


There used to be a time when you walked through the doors of the sanctuary and you could feel the presence of God before the service even started. The saints didn’t need gimmicks, lights, or special effects—just the Holy Ghost and a willing heart. That oil—the anointing—used to flow so strong, you couldn’t stand up under it. 




But now? Now it feels like we’ve traded oil for image. Substance for style. Power for popularity.


I’m not being critical—I’m sounding the alarm. Because somewhere along the way, we stopped tarrying. We stopped pressing in. We stopped sacrificing. The oil doesn’t just show up because we want it—it flows from crushing. It flows from consecration. But too many don’t want to be crushed anymore. We want platforms but not prayer closets. We want the mic but not the mantle. We want the shout without the sanctification.




Back in my day, we didn't have all this technology, but we had power. We had mothers who would wail in the Spirit. We had altar workers who could pray a demon out. We had choirs who didn’t just sing—they ushered in glory. And the oil would fall because the vessels were clean. The anointing rested on people who spent time with God, not just time practicing. Baby, the anointing don’t come through YouTube tutorials. It comes through time in His presence.


Today, I saw a social media title of another pastor and his mistress. I stopped reporting that because it does empower our culture. I think we get the point by now. That most of these folk are regular.


But we’ve it got me asking an honest question —have we grown comfortable without the oil. And by oil I mean anointing. 





Not all, but quite a few churches has become entertainment. Worship has become performance. And prayer? Lord help us, prayer has become a five-minute formality before the next announcement. That’s not how we used to do it. We used to pray until something happened. We used to tarry until the fire came down. We didn’t care about time—we cared about touching heaven.


I remember feeling the anointing as my family and I watched the gospel awards. Now gospel singers are just celebrities.


I think we got confused and thought our steps and programs could just microwave the anointing. God is teaching us we can’t manufacture it with emotionalism. 


I often wondered how men of God back in the day was able to cultivate such a powerful presence of God. How did they tap into that secret place. 




The truth I am tired of running on empty. I don't want to function without it. 


We’ve learned how to sing and preach and serve and lead without ever being filled again. And we wonder why people aren’t being healed. Why the atmosphere feels dry. Why the power isn’t flowing. It’s because the oil is missing.





I don't want to drive to a place just for a good time. I want breakthrough. Let me remind you: it’s the anointing that breaks the yoke. Not the beat. Not the branding. Not the choir robes or praise teams. It’s the oil. We can’t keep trying to do spiritual work with dry lamps. We need the Holy Ghost to saturate us again. We need to cry out, like David did, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me... take not thy Holy Spirit from me” (Psalm 51).


My soul has been crying out lately, and I couldn’t shake it even if I tried. All I keep saying to the Lord is, “Bring back the oil. Bring back the anointing.” We’ve lost something sacred in the church, and it grieves my spirit. There used to be a time when you walked through the doors of the sanctuary and you could feel the presence of God before the service even started. 


The saints didn’t need gimmicks, lights, or special effects—just the Holy Ghost and a willing heart. That oil—the anointing—used to flow so strong, you couldn’t stand up under it. But now? Now it feels like we’ve traded oil for image. Substance for style. Power for popularity.


I’m not being critical—I’m sounding the alarm. Because somewhere along the way, we stopped tarrying. We stopped pressing in. We stopped sacrificing. The oil doesn’t just show up because we want it—it flows from crushing. It flows from consecration. But too many don’t want to be crushed anymore. We want platforms but not prayer closets. We want the mic but not the mantle. We want the shout without the sanctification.





This is a call to return—to repentance, to prayer, to what my aunt calls pure holiness. We need to put our titles down and get back on our faces. We need to teach these young ones how to carry the anointing, not be dark or black. Or just how to carry a microphone. We need to stop chasing platforms and start chasing purity. Because without the oil, church is just noise. Without the anointing, we’re just gathering and going home the same way we came.




So Lord, this is our cry: Bring back the oil. Bring back the anointing. Fall on us again. Let the fire return to our pulpits. Let the power return to our prayer meetings. Let the glory return to our worship. Not for show, but for souls. Not for applause, but for your presence. Because we don’t want to do this without You.




We’ve had enough of empty services and powerless singing. It’s time to bring back the oil. And this time, we’ll value it. We’ll protect it. We’ll prepare for it. Because we know now—we can’t live without it.








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The other day, I came across a minister who boldly suggested that
 Jesus Christ was a villain.  It caught me off guard, but I love it. Because I love thought provoking discussions around the word of God so it made me pause, rewound and asked the Holy Spirit, “Is that true?” 


One incredible thing he is doing is using Marvel characters to highlight the word of God. 



Jesus did disrupt the status quo. He confronted religious elites, flipped temple tables, and rebuked hypocrites. So yes, to some He looked like a villain. Yet, scripture reveals something deeper: He was never trying to destroy God's law—He came to fulfill it.  His intention  were to be as savior, a healer, and the fulfillment of divine prophecy.


So let’s be honest: Jesus had to challenged systems. At times it felt like Jesus was being so disruptive in Luke's Gospel 4:29, the townspeople of Nazareth, where he grew up, attempted to throw him off a cliff. 


At times, Jesus' words were sharp—not out of cruelty, but because the stakes were eternal. He wasn’t just addressing petty offenses; He was exposing deep-rooted spiritual blindness and generations of deception. The cost of silence was too high, so truth had to be spoken—clearly and without apology.


The Pharisees grew increasingly hostile wit him because of it.  So yes, to some Jesus appeared like what the minister said, he was a villain.  Jesus spoke with such confidence. When he talked about God's law—He said I came to fulfill it.

“Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.”
— Matthew 5:17 (NKJV)

 

Maybe what he was up against were ministers who heard or learned scriptures not from reading the law but from passed down or someone else's interpretation. They just echoed tradition rather than the truth of the text. And when you don't know what the law actually says, the fulfillment of it can look like rebellion.


Remember, Jesus would often say things like “It is written…” or “Have you not read?” And the marveled at Jesus. 


Yet, he wasn’t out to reinvent —He was restoring or reciting what was written. He was bringing the heart back to the law or to their remembrance.


They often conspire among themselves about how to silence Him. Why? Because His presence exposed them. But he didn't back down. The true, unfiltered holiness of Christ revealed their hypocrisy, and instead of repenting, they chose resentment. Instead of reading the law for themselves they hated him even the more. 


Think about this they didn’t just dislike Him—they hated Him. And from the moment they realized Jesus had influence they felt threatened, they began plotting how to eliminate the Light that had come to expose the darkness of the world.


I personally this realization was so painful. That there’s a moment when Jesus asks a very vulnerable question:

“Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?”
— Matthew 16:13 (NKJV)

 

I’ve always believed that was a real question. He wasn’t asking to test their theology—He was asking because he couldn’t understand why was he being treated this way. Why was he rejected when his intentions were pure. By the people who had received compassion, gifts, love, deliverance, and healing from him.

I believe he was trying to grasp why do they not like me. And when his disciples reported the prevailing opinions: John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets,


He wondered what are my disciplines saying.  Then he turns it around to them who do you say I am:

“But who do you say that I am?”
— Matthew 16:15 (NKJV)

In other words: Why do people feel so comfortable speaking against Me to you? Do you even know who I am?


That hit me hard. Because the truth is, the world didn’t recognize Jesus —not because He was evil—but because He read the word of God and they did not. That made him divine. He walked fully in power.  The Pharisees weren’t too comfortable with that. 


The religious leaders weren’t too familiar with their own faith. This made the people too afraid of change. Jesus came to make us whole, but most were content just being comfortable.


“He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.”

 


— John 1:11 (NKJV)

Jesus  new God’s word. He healed on the Sabbath. 

Maybe that's why he dined with sinners and refused to follow their traditions. And in that way, yes—He was a disrupter. But that’s what heroes do too. So perhaps sometimes the villain and the hero are one in the same. 

They confront what’s wrong to restore what’s right.


For that Jesus became our long-awaited Messiah—the only one brave enough to walk into a world full of sin and offer us salvation.


“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”
2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV)

 

So perhaps not all villains are evil. It's their intentions. Yet, some did mistake Jesus' divine boldness for wickedness. They confused Jesus' confrontation with corruption. And put Jesus on trial in front of the entire world.


"Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future."


He was rejected so we could be accepted. He was bruised so we could be healed. He became sin so we could become righteous.


He became a villain to be our hero —that’s the sacrificial love of our Savior. Thank You Jesus Christ!


It took guts to be Jesus. He often stood alone, boldly speaking the word of God while surrounded by opposition. He was still misunderstood. Most people only came to Him for what they could get. They didn’t even come back to say thank you. 


And maybe… that’s why Jesus hasn’t returned yet. We must ask ourselves do we still want His miracles more than His message?


Do we want the blessings, more the burden of truth and faith? Have thine own way Lord!


And yet—He still waits for us. Still loves us. Still stands for us.


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In a recent statement, President Donald Trump brought attention once again to a long-standing issue in the American healthcare system: the high cost of prescription drugs. According to Trump, Americans are paying up to ten times more for their medications than citizens in other countries—a burden that many families and seniors are finding increasingly unsustainable.


“Why are we the only country in the world that pays more for medicine than anywhere else?” Trump asked. “It’s a disgrace. Other countries negotiate. We get ripped off.”


The Price Gap: What’s Going On?

Studies have shown that Americans consistently pay significantly more for drugs than people in Canada, Europe, and other industrialized nations. For example, insulin—a life-saving medication for people with diabetes—can cost hundreds of dollars in the U.S., compared to just a few dollars in places like Germany or the U.K.


The reasons for this are complex, but several factors are frequently cited:

  • Lack of government negotiation: Unlike other nations, the U.S. government doesn’t directly negotiate prices with pharmaceutical companies for most drugs.

  • Patent protections and market exclusivity: Brand-name drug makers can keep prices high for years without competition.

  • Middlemen and markups: Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insurance companies can add layers of cost without transparency.

  • Regulatory differences: The FDA’s drug approval and import policies limit competition from overseas generics.


Trump's Perspective and Past Efforts

During his presidency, Trump attempted to address this issue through executive orders aimed at lowering drug prices. One proposal, the “Most Favored Nation” rule, aimed to tie what Medicare pays for certain drugs to the lowest price paid by other countries. Though controversial and ultimately blocked in court, it underscored his administration’s focus on drug pricing reform.


“I want Americans to get the same deal as people in France, Canada, and the U.K.,” Trump emphasized. “We created the drugs, we invented them—why should we be paying the most?”


A National Conversation

Trump’s comments reignite an important national debate—one that affects millions of Americans across party lines. As healthcare costs continue to rise, many voters are demanding accountability, transparency, and relief from what they see as a broken system.


Whether you're a supporter of Trump or not, the issue of skyrocketing drug prices is one that touches nearly every household. The question now is: Will leaders in Washington finally come together to deliver real reform?

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This fall, Coca‑Cola is shaking things up—and it’s not just the fizz. In a bold move that has both political and pop culture watchers talking, President Donald Trump announced that he’s been in talks with Coca‑Cola, and the result is a sweeter shift: Coca‑Cola made with real American cane sugar.


Trump shared the news directly, stating that he spoke with the beverage giant and secured an agreement to bring back Coke with real cane sugar—a version many consumers have long preferred over high-fructose corn syrup. According to Trump, it’s a move that “just tastes better,” and millions of fans agree.


Coca‑Cola quickly confirmed the news, making it official: starting this fall, a new variation of Coke made with cane sugar will be available across the United States.


🍬 Why This Matters

This announcement marks a significant shift. While Coca‑Cola already sells sugar-sweetened versions internationally (often called “Mexican Coke”), American consumers have largely been offered versions using high-fructose corn syrup since the 1980s. Many believe the cane sugar version offers a richer, cleaner, and more nostalgic flavor—something that has grown in popularity through specialty stores and limited seasonal releases.


By launching a domestically produced, sugarcane-sweetened Coke, Coca‑Cola is meeting a long-standing demand while supporting U.S. agriculture. The sugar will reportedly come from cane farms in Florida and Louisiana, boosting domestic production and offering consumers a product made closer to home.


The Bigger Picture

This move isn’t just about taste—it’s about choice, health perception, and even patriotism. While cane sugar and corn syrup deliver similar calories, many consumers believe that cane sugar is the “real” and healthier option. By introducing a choice between traditional Coke and the new sugarcane version, Coca‑Cola is giving consumers the power to decide what they want in their glass.


This also gives Trump an economic and cultural win. Championing American-made products and American-grown ingredients plays right into his longstanding “America First” message. And let’s be honest—who would’ve expected a political figure to influence the formula of the world’s most iconic soda?



What to Expect This Fall

  • The new Coke will hit shelves nationwide—you’ll know it by the label, which will clearly note its cane sugar content.

  • It won’t replace the classic—the traditional formula with corn syrup will still be available, so fans can choose either one.

  • It may come in glass bottles, aluminum cans, or even plastic—but you’ll taste the difference no matter the packaging.



This partnership between President Trump and Coca‑Cola is more than just a product launch—it’s a cultural moment. It taps into nostalgia, pride, and good old-fashioned American taste.


Whether you’re a die-hard Coke fan or just someone excited to see more natural ingredients hitting the shelves, fall 2025 is going to be a sweet season. So get ready—real sugar is making a comeback.


Will you be trying the new Coke? Let us know how it tastes.

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It seems that President Trump has had a dedicated team quietly working to uncover what really happened during the 2020 election. From what I can tell, he’s not just sounding alarms—he’s taking deliberate steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again. And honestly? I appreciate that.


Because here’s the truth: people should be free to vote their conscience without fear, intimidation, or manipulation.



I say that not just from a political standpoint—but from a personal one. During the last election cycle, I was actually targeted by a family member for my political beliefs. Someone I love and trusted went out of their way to make me feel ashamed and uncomfortable simply for holding a different opinion. That’s not how this is supposed to work. We’re supposed to have the freedom to express ourselves—especially when it comes to voting.


Whether it's pressure from family, friends, the media, your workplace, or even your church—if someone is being pushedto vote for a candidate who goes against their principles, that’s not freedom. That’s manipulation. That’s intimidation. And in my opinion, that’s a violation of their civil rights.


We need to talk about this more. We need to stop brushing it off like it’s just political tension. Because it’s deeper than that. It’s spiritual. It’s cultural. And it’s dangerous.


Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and yes—freedom to vote according to your own values—are core to our liberty. No one should be forced to compromise their convictions to fit in with the crowd.


Maybe President Trump reopening this discussion will do more than just address election fraud. Maybe it will force us to confront an uncomfortable but necessary question: Are people truly free when they’re being bullied into silence?


I’m praying that what the enemy meant for evil, God is turning for good. That this time around, people won’t just vote—they’ll vote boldly. Not out of fear, but out of faith. Not for popularity, but for principle.


This isn’t just about Trump. This is about trust. It’s about restoring the right of every American to speak, vote, and live without fear of retribution.


I lived it. And I know I’m not alone.


It’s time to have the real conversation. And it’s time we make sure this never happens again.


If anyone felt violated or victimized because of who you voted for now is the time to speak out and let your voices be heard. 

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Maybe Jesus rode in on a donkey because He needed to die a vicious death on the cross.


Not just any death. Not a quiet one. Not a dignified one. But one that would be so brutal, so humiliating, that it would shake both heaven and earth. And in order to get to that kind of death, Jesus had to make certain decisions—decisions that would never lead to honor in the eyes of the religious elite, but would lead Him straight to Golgotha.


Jesus was not naive. He was a strategist.


When we build companies, ministries, or movements, we tend to recruit the best talent. We seek out degrees, résumés, polish, and presentation.

 

But when Jesus began building His community, he did not do that. He didn’t follow the expected rules. No, when He began establishing the greatest Kingdom the world has ever known, He did it differently.


Think about the parable of the talents — He celebrated multiplication, great stewardship, and risk. Or the moment the woman poured her most expensive perfume on His feet — an act of extravagant worship. The people around Him protested, saying it should have been sold and given to the poor. But Jesus replied, “The poor you will always have with you.”


Or take the great Centurion—he said, 'I too am a man under authority,' recognizing Jesus’ power with just a word. And Jesus responded, 'I haven’t found such great faith in all of Israel.




Yet, on earth with a mission to save the world. He did the opposite.

“Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him.”
— Mark 3:13

 

He called fishermen. A tax collector. A zealot. A thief. Men with calloused hands, tempers, and issues. Why?


Because Jesus didn’t come to live in a palace. He came to hang on a cross.


Had He chosen scholars, dignitaries, or religious leaders, they might’ve shielded Him. Protected His reputation. Helped Him posture Himself in a way that gained acceptance. They may have taught Him how to “tone it down.” But Jesus didn’t want to be accepted. He wanted to be sacrificed.


“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
— Mark 10:45

 

Did He Chose the Rejected to Ensure His Rejection?

Jesus had to ensure He would be rejected. That’s why He surrounded Himself with people who wouldn’t protect Him. He knew Judas would betray Him. He knew Peter would deny Him. He knew the crowds would turn on Him. But that was the plan.


“He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain… He was pierced for our transgressions.”
— Isaiah 53:3–5

If He had been adored, He might not have been crucified. If He had been politically correct, He wouldn’t have been arrested. And if He had walked in with prestige, the crown on His head would’ve been golden—not made of thorns.

Jesus orchestrated His own rejection.


He chose the donkey, not the war horse. 

He chose Galilee, not Jerusalem’s inner courts. 

He chose tax collectors and sinners, not Pharisees and scholars.


Because had He been embraced by the elite, He would’ve never been nailed to the cross—and that cross was the whole reason He came.


“The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again.”
— John 10:17


Jesus Moved With Intentions

We often speak of Jesus' death as something that happened to Him. But Jesus wasn’t a victim of circumstance. He was the author of it.


“No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.”
— John 10:18

 

He intentionally rejected worldly acceptance. He didn’t run from the cross; He ran toward it. Every disciple He chose, every message He preached, every confrontation He allowed—it was all leading to one destination: Calvary.


He didn't need a dignified death.


He needed one that could absorb every sin, every wound, every betrayal, every shameful thing mankind would ever do.


And to get there, He needed to be despised.


So yes, maybe Jesus rode in on a donkey because He knew what was waiting for Him. And He chose it.


Because His death was not accidental.


It was strategic.


The question then is: can you build a legacy off of rejection?


While Jesus’ name lives on forever, we don’t see a third Adam.


Maybe Jesus came in such a way that He would be the last Adam.

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