Scripture:
“As he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man; I have suffered greatly as a result of a dream about him today.”” Matthew 27:19 NET
Observation:
While Pilate was dealing with the people concerning Jesus’ fate, his wife sent a message to him telling him not to have anything to do with Jesus because He was innocent. She told him she had not been able to sleep because of terrible dreams about him. She warned her husband and told him not to do anything to Jesus because He was innocent.
Application:
God can use anyone to accomplish His purposes. God could have sent Elijah or Moses to speak to Pilate, but God showed some tormenting dreams about Jesus to Pilate’s wife, who was not a believer, nor a Jew. Pilate ended up washing his hands to declare his innocence, but still allowed the crucifixion to go on. People shouldn’t have to pass our religious test for God to deliver a word through them. He can use anyone He wants, saved or unsaved, to accomplish His purposes.
Prayer:
Father, help me to never judge the vessel, but to listen for Your voice in their voice. Help me not to miss a word from You because it came through a person that wasn’t godly. Teach me to hear Your voice spoken through any and all people. Open my ears to hear Your voice and help me to obey completely.
Your Son,
Jeff
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