Solid Joys Daily Devotional Where Our Comfort Comes From
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Mar 1, 2026 A devotional look at Pilate’s exchange with Jesus and what it reveals about authority. Reflection on how earthly power is subordinate to God’s sovereign rule. Encouragement to not fear adversaries and to trust God’s care. Connections to Romans, Genesis, Acts, and Luke highlight how God redeems threats for good.
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Comfort From God's Sovereign Control
- Jesus is unafraid of Pilate's power because Pilate's authority is given from above and thus ultimately subordinate to God.
- John Piper explains Jesus' comfort comes from God's sovereign rule over even adversaries who mean harm, not from their powerlessness.
Evil Acts Folded Into God's Redemptive Plan
- Our enemies' actions are real and harmful, yet they operate within God's providential plan so their evil is used for good.
- Piper cites Romans 8 and Genesis 50 showing adversaries sinned, but God ordained those events to accomplish salvation.
Do Not Fear Because God Watches Over You
- Do not be intimidated by adversaries because they can only harm the body and act under God's watchful hand.
- Piper points to Matthew and Luke passages and the image of sparrows to show God's detailed care for believers.
