Scripture

Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox that I will keep on casting out demons and healing people today and tomorrow; and on the third day I will accomplish my purpose.”

Observation

Some Pharisees come and tell Jesus that Herod Antipas wants to kill him. Jesus replies that He will keep on casting out demons and healing the sick, and on the third day he will accomplish His purpose. He must continue to Jerusalem because this is the place prophets are killed.

Jesus wanted to gather the children of Jerusalem together as a hen gathers her chicks, but they rejected him, and now they will never see him until they say “Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord.”

Application

As opposed to the fox, Herod Antipas, Jesus is proving the reality of His kingdom by healing the sick and casting out demons.

Jesus labels Herod Antipas as a pest and someone who is just in power for himself. Jesus’ Kingdom on the other hand, brings healing and salvation.

The kingdom of God sets itself up in opposition to all earthly kingdoms. It forces us to ask who is really the Lord, the one who has our loyalty.

To be a christian means that we do not look to government to save us, but to Jesus.

Prayer

Thank you Jesus that your Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom. Please help me to serve you faithfully. Amen.