Contemplative Bible Reading

John 11:47-48 (New Living Translation)

“This man certainly performs many miraculous signs. If we allow him to go on like this, soon everyone will believe in him…”

Jesus, called “this man” above, had just raised Lazarus from the dead in the sight of many persons. The above statement was made in a quickly called council of leading Pharisees and priests.

Note the folly of what they say. They knew that this man—Jesus—was performing miracles, super-human deeds that no one can do. Yet, they were wondering if they should “allow” him to continue these super-human acts.

As if they had the power to stop super-human acts. Really? This is a Superman. Let’s put an end to this. Really? How? How do you stop a super man?

And these were smart, wise people. No kidding about that. They were smart, wise people, yet Jesus had reduced them to foolish considerations.

Sometimes God shows His power by allowing us to be foolish. When was the last time I acted the fool?