Man does not live on bread alone,
but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. MT 4:4
WISDOM 2:1,12-22 ©
My Soul's Beloved,
It is mind-boggling to read how accurately the author of the Book of Wisdom in these verses prophecies what You would endure at the hands of the Pharisees, Scribes, as well as those in the Sanhedrin. You were fearless in challenging and exposing them as hypocrites. Often those who wield power guard it jealously and zealously. They are also cruel, vengeful, and vicious when it comes to destroying those who oppose, ridicule, or challenge them as You did. You stirred up a murderous rage in Your enemies and they plotted constantly to kill You.
Truly good people are like a burr in the shoe of the wicked. The virtuous are seen as the enemy because they make those given over to evil, uncomfortable, threatened, and judged by those who live holy lives that are pleasing to God.
The author of this book accurately foretells all that You would endure at the hands of the Jewish authorities because You exposed them as hypocrites and undermined their power. We continue to see how true this is in our world today. Thank You, Lord, that we know the end of the story. You are victorious and we are victorious in You.
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