The Trial of Jesus: Injustice God’s Vehicle
“Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, and said to them, ‘You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him. Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us; as you can see, he has done nothing to deserve death. Therefore, I will punish him and then release him’”Luke 23:13-16.
The Unjust Trial of Jesus
After the trial of Jesus, the rulers Pilate (governor of Rome) and Herod (ruler of Galilee) found no basis for the charges leveled against Him. In fact, they wanted to release Him. To read the passage for context, click here.
But God found a way to accomplish His plan anyway.
It may have looked to Jesus for a while like God’s purpose was being foiled. Neither Pilate nor Herod wanted to sentence Him to death.
But God found a way to accomplish His plan despite their reluctance to carry it out.
Justice Would’ve Frustrated God’s Plan
It’s mind boggling to realize that justice in this case would’ve actually frustrated God’s objective.
God used injustice and wicked men to accomplish His goal.
If justice would’ve been served, Jesus a righteous, law-abiding citizen would’ve been released. And God’s plan for the redemption of the world would not have been accomplished.
It was just in the legal system of the day for capital criminals and sinners to be sentenced to death.
So, in order for Jesus to be sentenced to death, injustice would have to prevail. Again, justice would’ve actually worked against God’s plan. He used injustice to accomplish His will.
If Justice Would’ve Prevailed, There Would Be No Redemption
If justice would’ve prevailed that day, there would be no redemption of mankind, no salvation of sinners, no eternal life for the justified.
Jesus, the Creator and God of the universe was born in poverty, lived as a servant and died as a criminal.
This realization should make it easier for us to accept unjust abuses and wrongs done to us. Knowing that God desires to use all things in our lives to accomplish His purpose (Romans 8:28).
In fact, the more painful and devastating an injustice is, the more potential it has to transform us into the image of Christ. And enable us to accomplish our part in His plan for our generation.
To read another post that follows the same line of reasoning as The Trial of Jesus: Injustice God’s Vehicle, see Why Did Jesus Call Judas Friend? Or you may also like Wisdom’s Narrow Way.
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