The Whip

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Jul 16, 2021 · 4m

I had never seen someone braid with such calm fury. But there He was, the one some called the Messiah, methodically twisting three leather cords into a whip. “About time,” I thought. “These Romans have been oppressing us for years! And if He’s supposed to be some kind of king, surely He would have overthrown them by now. Oh well, better late than never.” Eager to watch this Messiah turn His weapon against the Romans, I sat near the temple gate where I could get a good view of the action. “Wow, it’s going to be great to see those jerks finally get what they deserve!” I thought. “Maybe I can…