Commentary
Whose It Is to Give
On “a
very high mountain,” having shown Jesus “all the kingdoms of the world in their
magnificence,” the devil promises Jesus, “All these I shall give you if….” It is an empty promise, because the kingdoms
of the world are not really the devil’s to give.
At the
end of the Gospel According to Matthew, after his crucifixion and death out of
love and obedience to the Father, Jesus is again on a mountain with his
disciples. There, he tells them, “All
power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (28:28) [1]
We see
the contrast.
Not just
all the kingdoms of the earth, but even all power in heaven has now been given
to Jesus. All these belong to God who has given them to
Jesus.
May this
season of Lent help us to recognize the empty promises that are presented to
us. And may we grow in confidence in
God, who has given us life, and destined us for the life and glory that last
forever.
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[1] www.progressiveinvolvement.com
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